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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.

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Babies named Serena in the US by five-year period, relative to its peak (around 2000).

Around the world

CountryRank
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.

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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.