The Name Library LogoThe Name Library
A-Z BrowseFinderAI FinderBlogFavoritesCompare
A-Z BrowseFinderAI FinderBlogFavoritesCompare

© 2026 The Name Library. All rights reserved.

BlogAbout & FeedbackPrivacy Policy
Selena | Meaning, Origin & History | The Name Library

Name Detail

Selena

Selena is a feminine given name, a probable variant of Selene, the goddess and personification of the Moon in Greek mythology and religion.

Greek originSecular traditionClassicElegantUnique

Meaning

Selena is a feminine given name, a probable variant of Selene, the goddess and personification of th

Snapshot

A girl name with 3 syllables. Currently considered rare.

Popularity Over Time

U.S. Data (2000-2023)

Explore how the popularity of Selena has changed over the last two decades.

Historical Context & Cultural Origin

Selena is a feminine given name of Greek origin, deriving from Selene, the Titan goddess and personification of the Moon in ancient Greek mythology. The name evokes imagery of the moon, light, and beauty. It gained significant popularity in the late 20th century, partly due to the enduring legacy of singer Selena Quintanilla-Pérez.

Famous Namesakes

Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, Selena Gomez, Selena Liu, Selena Tan

Nicknames & Variations

Sel, Lena

AI Cultural Insight

Deep dive into history & etymology

Names you might also love

Ariana

Greek

Ariana is a Latin feminine given name. Arianna and Ariane are the two most common variations. It der

Athena

Greek

Athena is a feminine given name of Greek origin, often used in reference to the Greco-Roman goddess

Ella

Greek

Ella is a personal name most often used as a feminine given name, but also as a surname, especially

Arianna

Greek

Ariana is a Latin feminine given name. Arianna and Ariane are the two most common variations. It der

Melody

Greek

Melody is a modern English feminine given name taken from the vocabulary word melody, which is ultim

Back to resultsSurprise me

Zoey

Greek

life