Selina
Selina is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Moon or heavenly.
Origin and history
Selina is a feminine given name derived from the Ancient Greek name Selene, meaning moon. It has enjoyed steady, moderate usage in the United States over the decades, praised for its soft and classic sound. The name also gained popular culture visibility through characters like Selina Kyle, Batman's Catwoman.
Popularity in the United States
19,225 babies in the United States have been named Selina since 1880. It ranks #1093 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1195.
States where it is most popular
- CA (23.3 %)
- TX (13.7 %)
- NY (12.2 %)
- FL (6.7 %)
- PA (4.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 110 |
| 1890-1900 | 185 |
| 1900-1910 | 173 |
| 1910-1920 | 281 |
| 1920-1930 | 282 |
| 1930-1940 | 161 |
| 1940-1950 | 191 |
| 1950-1960 | 644 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,148 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,272 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,659 |
| 1990-2000 | 4,175 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,692 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,235 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,017 |
Famous people named Selina
- Selina Cadell: Actress
- Selina Jen: Singer, Actress
Nicknames
Lina, Sena
Fun facts
- Selina directly derives from Selene, the ancient Greek personification of the moon.
- Selina Kyle is the iconic alter ego of DC Comics character Catwoman.