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.
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how do you pronounce Serena?
seh-REE-nah
where does the name Serena come from?
From the Latin serenus, clear, tranquil or serene.
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.
how popular is this name?
Serena has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 105 years since 1880, and fell outside it for 41. It peaked at #209 in 2000, and ranked #325 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #325 |
| 2024 | #331 |
| 2023 | #375 |
| 2022 | #386 |
| 2021 | #386 |
| 2020 | #421 |
| 2019 | #424 |
| 2018 | #392 |
| 2017 | #413 |
| 2016 | #448 |
| 2010 | #447 |
| 2000 | #209 |
| 1990 | #504 |
| 1980 | #372 |
| 1970 | #374 |
| 1940 | #957 |
| 1910 | #768 |
| 1900 | #634 |
| 1890 | #693 |
| 1880 | #466 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Serena fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Serena
One of the early saints was Serena of Rome, said to be the wife of the Emperor Diocletian.
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 are the nicknames and variants of Serena?
Nicknames
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.
quick answers about Serena
What does the name Serena mean?
Serena means “serene, calm, tranquil”.
What is the origin of the name Serena?
Serena comes from the Latin naming tradition.
How popular is the name Serena?
Serena ranked #325 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2000, at #209, and it has spent 105 years in the top 1,000 since 1880.
Is Serena a boy or girl name?
Serena is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Serena?
Serena is pronounced seh-REE-nah, with 3 syllables.
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