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Zelena

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Pronounced zə-LEE-nah /zəˈli.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Slavic zelena, 'green', and/or an elaboration of Selena/Zelene, 'moon'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Green as spring, bright as the moon: Zelena draws on Slavic 'green' and the moon-name Selena. Lush, luminous, and a touch enchanted.
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Origin MediumSlavic, Greek
MeaningFrom Slavic zelena, 'green', and/or an elaboration of Selena/Zelene, 'moon'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#6321 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births19 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 403

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201819892025

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

Zelena comes from Slavic zelena, 'green', and/or an elaboration of Selena/Zelene, 'moon' (routes layered, which we note). The TV series Once Upon a Time popularized it. Lush and luminous.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, green-or-moon at the root, and enchanting.

Did you know? Zelena means 'green' in Slavic languages — and Once Upon a Time gave the name (its Wicked Witch) a witchy, emerald-bright fame.
Overall data confidence 60%
References — zelena / Selena — routes layered

Variations

ZelinaSelenaZelene

Nicknames

ZelLena

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If you like Zelena…

Selena— the moon-name it echoes
Elena— another flowing classic
Zarina— lands in the same popularity range
Ivana— shares Zelena's Slavic roots
Selina— shares the -na ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zelena mean?

Zelena is Slavic for 'green' and/or an elaboration of Selena, 'moon'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Zelena?

It's said zə-LEE-nah /zəˈli.nɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Zelena a boy or girl name?

Zelena is a girl's name.

How popular is Zelena?

Zelena is a rare name in the U.S.

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