Anna vs Selena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anna

Girl #94 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"grace, favor"

Origin: Hebrew (Hannah)

Cultural Roots

English German Scandinavian Russian Italian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#94
Total SSA Count
2,700
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Annie, Ann, Nan

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Selena

Girl #245 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"moon"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Greek American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#245
Total SSA Count
1,289
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sel, Lena

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Anna Rank #94
Selena Rank #245

Anna is more popular, ranked #94 vs #245 for Selena.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anna ___

  • Anna Grace
  • Anna Marie
  • Anna Louise
  • Anna Elizabeth
  • Anna Rose
  • Anna Claire

Selena ___

  • Selena Rose
  • Selena Marie
  • Selena Grace
  • Selena Nicole
  • Selena Victoria
  • Selena Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Anna

Elsa Emma Charlotte Sophia James

If you choose Selena

Elena Natalia Adrian Marco Isabella

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anna or Selena more popular?

Anna is more popular, ranked #94 compared to Selena at #245 in the United States.

What do Anna and Selena mean?

Anna means "grace, favor" (Hebrew (Hannah) origin). Selena means "moon" (Greek origin).

Are Anna and Selena boy or girl names?

Anna is primarily a girl name. Selena is primarily a girl name.

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