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Salena

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Pronounced suh-LEE-nah /səˈli.nə/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Selena/Selina — from Greek Selene, 'the moon' (the moon goddess); also linked to 'salty'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: The moon: Salena spells Selena/Selina. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'suh-LEE-nah').
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningA spelling of Selena/Selina — from Greek Selene, 'the moon' (the moon goddess); also linked to 'salty'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#7867 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1995
Total births (all-time)≈ 5,154

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199518892024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Salena is a spelling of Selena/Selina — from Greek Selene, 'the moon' (the moon goddess); it is also linked to 'salty' (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, classic name (said 'suh-LEE-nah'; nickname Lena).

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Selena. Rare in this form, the-moon at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Selena comes from Greek Selene, 'the moon' (the moon goddess) — Salena is a spelling, lyrical and classic (also linked to 'salty'; the routes are layered, which we note; said 'suh-LEE-nah').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Selena — routes layered

Variations

SelenaSelinaSalina

Nicknames

Lena

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Salena mean?

Salena spells Selena/Selina — Greek 'the moon' (the moon goddess); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Salena?

It's said suh-LEE-nah /səˈli.nə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Salena a boy or girl name?

Salena is a girl's name.

How popular is Salena?

Salena is a rare spelling in the U.S.

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