Salima vs Serena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Salima

Girl #6,394 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"safe, sound, healthy"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Swahili Turkish African

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Girl #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"tranquil, serene, clear"

Origin: Latin

English Italian Spanish American

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Salima Rank #6,394

Serena Rank #332

Serena is more popular, ranked #332 vs #6394 for Salima.

Is Salima or Serena more popular?

Serena is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Salima at #6394 in the United States.

What do Salima and Serena mean?

Salima means "safe, sound, healthy" (Arabic origin). Serena means "tranquil, serene, clear" (Latin origin).

Are Salima and Serena boy or girl names?

Salima is primarily a girl name. Serena is primarily a girl name.