Selena
Pronunciation: [ s-uhl-EEN-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Selena first appeared in US Social Security records in 1995.
Over 57 babies have been named Selena in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Selena is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #22,391 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #22,391
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Selena
Selena is a boy name .
Is Selena a boy or girl name? Selena is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #22,391 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #245. Selena is more commonly used as a girl name.
Selena is currently ranked #22,391 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Selena include Sel, Sele, Seley, Seleie, Sey, Seie, and Selkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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