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Xilena

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Pronounced see-LAY-nah /siˈleɪ.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: A modern Latina name, variously a stylized spelling of Selena/Xilena ('the moon', Greek Selene) or a Xi- coinage; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: The moon: Xilena echoes Selena. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'see-LAY-nah'). Routes uncertain.
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Origin LowAmerican, Spanish
MeaningA modern Latina name, variously a stylized spelling of Selena/Xilena ('the moon', Greek Selene) or a Xi- coinage; routes uncertain
U.S. rank (2025)#8832 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 40

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520222025

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

Xilena is a modern Latina name, variously a stylized spelling of Selena/Xilena ('the moon', Greek Selene) or a Xi- coinage (routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). A lyrical, modern name (said 'see-LAY-nah').

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic families. Rare, the-moon at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Xilena is a modern Latina name, variously a stylized spelling of Selena ('the moon', from the Greek Selene) — a lyrical, modern name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'see-LAY-nah').
Overall data confidence 18%
U.S. Social Security Administration name files — routes uncertain

Variations

SilenaSelenaXilenia

Nicknames

Xili

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Xilena mean?

Xilena is a modern Latina name, variously a stylized spelling of Selena ('the moon'); we flag it honestly.

How do you pronounce Xilena?

It's said see-LAY-nah /siˈleɪ.nɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second (X reads 's').

Is Xilena a boy or girl name?

Xilena is a girl's name.

How popular is Xilena?

Xilena is a very rare name in the U.S.

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