Selina
Selina: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Selina
Root meaning: “heavenly”
- A female given name from Latin.
Etymology
First recorded in England in the 17th century, possibly from Latin Caelīna (“heavenly”), or a variant of Selene, the Ancient Greek goddess of the moon.
How popular is Selina?
Since 1880, 19,225 girls in the U.S. have been named Selina. Its highest rank for girls was #372 in 1995. In 2025, 176 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Selina FAQ
What does the name Selina mean?
Selina traces back to a root meaning "heavenly". A female given name from Latin. First recorded in England in the 17th century, possibly from Latin Caelīna (“heavenly”), or a variant of Selene, the Ancient Greek goddess of the moon.
What is the origin of the name Selina?
Selina is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Selina?
Since 1880, 19,225 girls in the U.S. have been named Selina. Its highest rank for girls was #372 in 1995. In 2025, 176 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Selina a boy or girl name?
Selina is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 19,225 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.