Serena

Rank 386th Girl Name

In 2022, the name Serena was 386th most popular baby name for girls and 787th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 809 babies were named Serena in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 4,149 babies in the United States were named Serena. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 0.7% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Serena is around 26 to 29 years old.

The name "Serena" is well know, but not overly common.

Nicknames for Serena include Seri and Rena.

Serena Meaning & Origin

The name Serena is of Latin origin and it means "tranquil" or "serene," often evoking feelings of peace and calmness.

The name Serena is described as gentle, peaceful and radiant.

Pronunciation

Serena is pronounced se-re-na in English. The name Serena has 6 letters and 3 or 4 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Serena

  • The name Serena is shared by a well-known character in the popular TV show and book series "Gossip Girl", Serena van der Woodsen.

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Geography

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