Serena
Pronunciation: [ s-uhr-EEN-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Browse nicknames →Historical Record
Serena first appeared in US Social Security records in 1970.
Over 16 babies have been named Serena in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Serena is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #21,034 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #21,034
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Serena
Serena is a boy name .
Is Serena a boy or girl name? Serena is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #21,034 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #332. Serena is more commonly used as a girl name.
Serena is currently ranked #21,034 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Serena include Ser, Sere, Serey, Sereie, Sey, Seie, and Serkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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