Celina vs Yesenia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Celina

Girl #972 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"heaven, sky"

Origin: Latin caelum

Cultural Roots

Latin American Spanish Polish German Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#972
Total SSA Count
267
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Celi, Lina

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Yesenia

Girl #1,573 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"a species of flowering palm tree"

Origin: Spanish via Latin botanical

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Mexican

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,573
Total SSA Count
135
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yesi, Senia

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Popularity Comparison

Celina Rank #972
Yesenia Rank #1,573

Celina is more popular, ranked #972 vs #1573 for Yesenia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Celina ___

  • Celina Maria
  • Celina Rose
  • Celina Victoria
  • Celina Elise
  • Celina Grace
  • Celina Aurora

Yesenia ___

  • Yesenia Marisol
  • Yesenia Guadalupe
  • Yesenia Esperanza
  • Yesenia Carmen
  • Yesenia Lucia
  • Yesenia Isabel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Celina

Gabriela Sebastian Valentina Mateo Adriana

If you choose Yesenia

Marisol Alejandro Xiomara Eduardo Paloma

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Celina or Yesenia more popular?

Celina is more popular, ranked #972 compared to Yesenia at #1573 in the United States.

What do Celina and Yesenia mean?

Celina means "heaven, sky" (Latin caelum origin). Yesenia means "a species of flowering palm tree" (Spanish via Latin botanical origin).

Are Celina and Yesenia boy or girl names?

Celina is primarily a girl name. Yesenia is primarily a girl name.

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