Serena
Serena is a girls' name of Latin origin meaning “serene, calm, tranquil.” It ranked #325 in the United States in 2025. Serena comes from the Latin 'serenus' meaning tranquil, clear, and calm.
how do you pronounce Serena?
seh-REE-nah
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what does Serena mean?
The name Serena means “serene, calm, tranquil.” It comes from the Latin language tradition.
Serena comes from the Latin 'serenus' meaning tranquil, clear, and calm. The name achieved extraordinary modern fame through Serena Williams, the greatest female tennis player in history, who redefined the name's associations from gentle serenity to fierce, triumphant power. It beautifully holds both meanings simultaneously.
where does the name Serena come from?
Wiktionary and Wikipedia agree Serena derives from the Latin serenus, meaning clear, tranquil, or serene.
the history of Serena
Wikipedia says the name was borne by one of the first saints, Serena of Rome, described as the purported wife of Emperor Diocletian; the retrieved sources don't mention Serena Williams or any other modern namesake.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #325 |
| 2024 | #331 |
| 2023 | #375 |
| 2022 | #386 |
| 2021 | #388 |
| 2020 | #423 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
what are the nicknames and variants of Serena?
Nicknames
who are famous people named Serena?
- Serena Williams (American tennis champion, 23 Grand Slam singles titles)
- Serena van der Woodsen (character from Gossip Girl)
what names are similar to Serena?
what names go well with Serena?
Sibling names that share Serena's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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