Celena
Celena is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Moon or bright.
Origin and history
Celena is a variant spelling of Selena, which derives from the Greek word for the moon. It has maintained a steady, modest presence in the U.S. name charts over the decades. Parents often choose this spelling to offer a soft, elegant touch with a classic lunar connection.
Popularity in the United States
4,789 babies in the United States have been named Celena since 1880. It ranks #2530 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1928.
States where it is most popular
- CA (31.5 %)
- TX (14.2 %)
- NY (9.3 %)
- FL (7.1 %)
- GA (5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 6 |
| 1910-1920 | 36 |
| 1920-1930 | 26 |
| 1930-1940 | 17 |
| 1940-1950 | 21 |
| 1950-1960 | 84 |
| 1960-1970 | 280 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,253 |
| 1980-1990 | 739 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,234 |
| 2000-2010 | 560 |
| 2010-2019 | 355 |
| 2020-2029 | 173 |
Famous people named Celena
- Celena Mondie-Milner: Track and Field Athlete, Sprinter
Nicknames
Lena, Cece
Fun facts
- Celena is an alternative spelling of the traditional Greek name Selena, replacing the initial 'S' with a soft 'C'.
- The name directly traces back to the ancient Greek goddess of the moon, Selene.