Serena is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #381 in 2025 with 111 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2000 with 157 births ranking #251. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 20.1%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 2,282 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.