Celina
Celina is a girls' name of French origin meaning “heavenly.” It ranked #827 in the United States in 2025.
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how do you pronounce Celina?
seh-LEE-nah
where does the name Celina come from?
Celina is treated as a variant of Celine, as a form of the Roman name Cecilia or a feminine form of Marceline, and also as a variation of Selene, the Greek moon goddess, alongside Selena and Selina.
Celina is a variant of Selene, the Greek goddess of the moon, and also connects to the Latin 'caelum' meaning heaven or sky. The name carries a gentle luminosity and has been consistently used across many cultures. It has a timeless quality that bridges classic and contemporary naming styles.
how popular is this name?
Celina has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 52 years since 1880, and fell outside it for 94. It peaked at #423 in 1994, and ranked #827 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #827 |
| 2024 | #970 |
| 2000 | #766 |
| 1994 | #423 |
| 1990 | #703 |
| 1980 | #718 |
| 1890 | #617 |
| 1880 | #492 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Celina fell outside the top 1,000.
what are the nicknames and variants of Celina?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
who are famous people named Celina?
- Celina Jaitly (Indian actress and beauty queen)
what names are similar to Celina?
what names go well with Celina?
Sibling names that share Celina's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Celina
What does the name Celina mean?
Celina means “heavenly”.
What is the origin of the name Celina?
Celina comes from the French naming tradition. Related forms include Celine, Selina and Selena.
How popular is the name Celina?
Celina ranked #827 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1994, at #423, and it has spent 52 years in the top 1,000 since 1880.
Is Celina a boy or girl name?
Celina is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Celina?
Celina is pronounced seh-LEE-nah, with 3 syllables.
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