Selena vs Lena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Selena

Girl #245 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"moon"

Origin: Greek

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Girl #263 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek via Helena

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Selena Rank #245

Lena Rank #263

Selena is more popular, ranked #245 vs #263 for Lena.

Is Selena or Lena more popular?

Selena is more popular, ranked #245 compared to Lena at #263 in the United States.

What do Selena and Lena mean?

Selena means "moon" (Greek origin). Lena means "bright, shining light" (Greek via Helena origin).

Are Selena and Lena boy or girl names?

Selena is primarily a girl name. Lena is primarily a girl name.