Selena

Pronunciation: [ s-uhl-EEN-uh ]

Boy Name #22,391 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Selena is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced s-uhl-EEN-uh.

Parents who love the name Selena often also consider Selma, Serena, Selina .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #22,391
Total SSA Count: 6

Nicknames

Sel Sey Selie Seleie

Also a Girl Name

Selena is also used as a girl name, ranked #245.

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Similar Names

Selma Serena Selina Sena Selena Seth Seymour Senora

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Frequently Asked Questions About Selena

Is Selena a boy or girl name?

Selena is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #22391. As a girl name, it is ranked #245. Selena is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Selena?

Selena is pronounced s-uhl-EEN-uh.

How popular is the name Selena?

Selena is currently ranked #22391 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Selena?

Common nicknames for Selena include Sel, Sey, Selie, and Seleie.

Is Selena a common or rare name?

Selena is an uncommon name, ranked #22391 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Selena

Selena is a boy name .

Is Selena a boy or girl name? Selena is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #22,391 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #245. Selena is more commonly used as a girl name.

Selena is currently ranked #22,391 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Selena include Sel, Sey, Selie, and Seleie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.