Elisa vs Selena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elisa

Girl #434 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"pledged to God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Portuguese Hebrew American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#434
Total SSA Count
712
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lisa, Eli, Ellie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Elisa Rank #434
Selena Rank #245

Selena is more popular, ranked #245 vs #434 for Elisa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elisa ___

  • Elisa Marie
  • Elisa Grace
  • Elisa Sofia
  • Elisa Rose
  • Elisa Valentina
  • Elisa Lucia

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 Elisa

Isabella Valentina Sofia Marco Luca

If you choose Selena

Elena Natalia Adrian Marco Isabella

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elisa or Selena more popular?

Selena is more popular, ranked #245 compared to Elisa at #434 in the United States.

What do Elisa and Selena mean?

Elisa means "pledged to God" (Hebrew origin). Selena means "moon" (Greek origin).

Are Elisa and Selena boy or girl names?

Elisa is primarily a girl name. Selena is primarily a girl name.

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