Jana vs Selina

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jana

Girl #1,334 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Slavic

Cultural Roots

Czech Slovak German Arabic Slovenian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,334
Total SSA Count
171
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jan, Jani

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Jana Rank #1,334
Selina Rank #1,308

Selina is more popular, ranked #1308 vs #1334 for Jana.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jana ___

  • Jana Marie
  • Jana Elisa
  • Jana Sofia
  • Jana Renata
  • Jana Lucie
  • Jana Petra

Selina ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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Marek Tomáš Petra Lucie Miroslava

If you choose Selina

Celia Serena Marina Julian Adrian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jana or Selina more popular?

Selina is more popular, ranked #1308 compared to Jana at #1334 in the United States.

What do Jana and Selina mean?

Jana means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Slavic origin). Selina means "moon" (Greek origin).

Are Jana and Selina boy or girl names?

Jana is primarily a girl name. Selina is primarily a girl name.

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