Selena is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #6525 in 1997 with 9 recorded births. This places Selena in the bottom 40% of ranked US boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 1997 with 9 births ranking #6525. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 80.0%. In 1997, approximately 1 in every 209,454 boys born was named Selena. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Selena is a luminous classic associated with the moon. It feels graceful, soft, and quietly glamorous.
The name has long been used beside the older Greek form Selene and became especially familiar in modern international use. Its appeal lies in combining celestial imagery with an easy elegant sound.