NAME PROFILE
Selina
Selina is a name of Latin origin meaning 'moon' or 'heavenly'. It carries a gentle and serene quality, often associated with grace and beauty. Those named Selina are often seen as nurturing and wise, bringing warmth and comfort to those around them.
Key Stats
| Total births | 19,225 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1995 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1912 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | African, Arabic, Greek, Latin |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 22%TX — 20%CA — 20%FL — 19%PA — 19%
Notable People
Selina Kyle (Catwoman from *Batman*) · Selina Meyer (character from *Veep*) · Selina Scott (Television presenter) · Selina Hastings (writer and editor) · Selina Gomez (Singer and actress, *Wizards of Waverly Place*)
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