The nameCelena

Celena is a recent girl's name, given in France mostly in the 2000s and 2010s.

Meaning

It is linked to Selena, from the Greek Selênê, the Moon, or to Céline.

Origin

Debated.

History

First found in France in 1976, Celena peaked in the late 2000s. It has become rare.

Popularity of the name Celena

Celena in France

2134thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2014peak year (80 births)
1,435babies named Celena in France since 1900
04080 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Celena was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 590 births over the decade, 41% of all recorded babies named Celena. Its rise began around 1979, and it peaked in 2014. Half of all babies named Celena in France were born before 2009, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 18 births a year on average, against 38 in the five years before.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Celena mean?

It is linked to Selena, from the Greek Selênê, the Moon, or to Céline.

What is the origin of the name Celena?

Debated.

Is Celena a girl's or a boy's name?

Celena is a girl's name.