Serena: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced suh-REE-nuh · 3 syllables
Serena means “serene”, from Latin.
From the name of an early Christian saint, Latin serena (“serene”).
- Meaning
- serene
- Origin
- Latin
- Pronunciation
- suh-REE-nuh
- US rank (2025)
- #325
- US babies a year
- about 866 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2000
- Style
- Literary
How popular is Serena?
Serena was the #325 name in the US in 2025, given to 942 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2000.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #325 |
| England & Wales | #378 |
| Scotland | #257 |
| Ireland | #308 |
| France | #201 |
| Canada | #175 |
| Australia | #576 |
How old are people named Serena?
Half of US adults named Serena are older than 32; most are between 19 and 63. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Serena
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Serena have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Serena
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
- Clarissa
- Selina
- Christiana
- Carolina
- Luisa
- Celeste
- Amber
- Tiana
- Leanna
- Melina
- Jenna
- Ana
- Sakina
- Viktoria
- Amena
- Marilena
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Questions about Serena
What does the name Serena mean?
Serena means “serene”. It comes from Latin.
How do you pronounce Serena?
Serena is pronounced suh-REE-nuh.
How popular is the name Serena?
Serena was the #325 name in the US in 2025, given to 942 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2000.
How old are people named Serena?
Half of US adults named Serena are older than 32. Most are between 19 and 63.