Serena is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #378 in 2020 with 116 recorded births. This places Serena in the top 5% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Moderately Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 2000 with 157 births ranking #251. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 16.5%. In 2020, approximately 1 in every 2,314 girls born was named Serena. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Serena is a graceful classic meaning 'serene' or 'calm'. It feels elegant, poised, and very easy to appreciate.
The name has long existed in European usage and gained extra modern visibility through literature, sport, and its smooth, refined sound. Its meaning is especially attractive to parents seeking calm without sentimentality.