Danae vs Selina

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Selina

Girl #1,308 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"moon"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek Turkish German Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,308
Total SSA Count
175
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Sel, Lena, Seli

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Danae Rank #1,362
Selina Rank #1,308

Selina is more popular, ranked #1308 vs #1362 for Danae.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Danae ___

  • Danae Rose
  • Danae Marie
  • Danae Grace
  • Danae Sophia
  • Danae Elena
  • Danae Pearl

Selina ___

  • Selina Rose
  • Selina Marie
  • Selina Grace
  • Selina Claire
  • Selina Jane
  • Selina Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Danae

Penelope Callista Phoebe Orion Lysander

If you choose Selina

Celia Serena Marina Julian Adrian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Danae or Selina more popular?

Selina is more popular, ranked #1308 compared to Danae at #1362 in the United States.

What do Danae and Selina mean?

Danae means "she who judges" (Greek origin). Selina means "moon" (Greek origin).

Are Danae and Selina boy or girl names?

Danae is primarily a girl name. Selina is primarily a girl name.

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