Serena

Meaning of Serena

Serena means "serene," "calm," or "peaceful."

Serena has Latin roots — browse every Latin baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Serena

Serena has held fairly steady, sitting around #325 in 2025 after peaking at #209 in 2000.

Notable people named Serena

• Serena Williams
  Professional tennis player
• Serena Ryder
  Canadian singer-songwriter
• Serena Deeb
  Professional wrestler
• Serena Scott Thomas
  English actress
• Serena Autieri
  Italian actress and singer

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Questions about the name Serena

What does the name Serena mean?

Serena means serena means "serene," "calm," or "peaceful.", and it comes from Latin origins.

Is Serena a boy's or a girl's name?

Serena is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Serena?

In 2025, Serena ranked #325 for girls, up from #332 the year before.

When was Serena most popular?

Serena peaked at #209 in 2000.