Celia vs Selene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Celia

Girl #734 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"heaven, the sky"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Latin Italian Spanish English French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#734
Total SSA Count
382
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ceil, Cee, Lia

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Selene

Girl #674 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"moon, light"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Italian Spanish French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#674
Total SSA Count
424
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Selly, Lena, Sel

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Celia Rank #734
Selene Rank #674

Selene is more popular, ranked #674 vs #734 for Celia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Celia ___

  • Celia Rose
  • Celia Grace
  • Celia Anne
  • Celia Jane
  • Celia Mae
  • Celia Joy

Selene ___

  • Selene Rose
  • Selene Marie
  • Selene Grace
  • Selene Aurora
  • Selene Jade
  • Selene Faye

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Celia

Felix Julian Cordelia Viola Sebastian

If you choose Selene

Athena Chloe Iris Luna Apollo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Celia or Selene more popular?

Selene is more popular, ranked #674 compared to Celia at #734 in the United States.

What do Celia and Selene mean?

Celia means "heaven, the sky" (Latin origin). Selene means "moon, light" (Greek origin).

Are Celia and Selene boy or girl names?

Celia is primarily a girl name. Selene is primarily a girl name.

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