Selina Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Selina has Latin origins, meaning 'moon.' It evolved from the Greek Selene and has been used in English since the 18th century. The name is associated with traits of grace and elegance, with no specific biblical relevance.

The name Selina is most popular in Arizona, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Selina has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Selina' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1245th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2054th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1058th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 697th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 604th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 899th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1226th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Selina' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Selina"

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Pronunciation

/səˈlaɪnə/

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Origin

Latin

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Etymology

The name Selina is derived from the Latin word 'selene,' which means 'moon.' It is often associated with the Greek word 'Selene,' the goddess of the moon in Greek mythology.

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Meaning

moon

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Language Evolution

Selene (Greek), Selina (Latin), Selina (English)

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Historical Usage

The name Selina gained popularity in the 18th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, due in part to its use in literature and the arts.

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Variants & Derivatives

Selene, Selina, Lina

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Selina is perceived as a graceful and elegant name, often associated with femininity and beauty.

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Famous People

Selina Kyle (fictional character from DC Comics), Selina Meyer (fictional character from the television series 'Veep')

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Selina"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Selina"

"Selina" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 1245th of 9107 665
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 2054th of 9204 308
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 1058th of 12526 1,791
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 697th of 19264 3,594
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 604th of 27321 5,559
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 899th of 35406 4,418
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 1226th of 30306 2,388

Regional Popularity of "Selina" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Selina" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- 100.00%
1132nd/1132
100.00%
1248th/1248
-
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- 100.00%
1367th/1367
- -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
100.00%
1286th/1286
100.00%
882nd/882
100.00%
856th/856
100.00%
1107th/1107
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
100.00%
843rd/843
100.00%
709th/709
100.00%
603rd/603
100.00%
695th/695
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
100.00%
868th/868
100.00%
700th/700
100.00%
633rd/633
100.00%
465th/465
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
100.00%
1061st/1061
100.00%
637th/637
100.00%
1139th/1139
100.00%
816th/816
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
100.00%
1529th/1529
100.00%
883rd/883
100.00%
1501st/1501
100.00%
956th/956

State-by-State Popularity of "Selina"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Selina" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.