Celina Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Celina is a name of Latin origin, meaning 'heaven' or 'sky', derived from the diminutive form 'Caelina'. It has evolved through history from Latin to modern English. The name is associated with elegance and has gained popularity since the late 19th century. There is no biblical relevance associated with the name.
The name Celina is most popular in New Mexico, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Celina has been too falling for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Celina' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 10102nd out of 10718 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1373rd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1956th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1609th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 902nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 628th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 992nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1174th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Celina' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Celina"
Pronunciation
/səˈliːnə/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Celina is derived from the Latin name 'Caelina', which is a diminutive form of 'Caelum', meaning 'heaven' or 'sky'.
Meaning
heaven, sky
Language Evolution
Caelum (Latin), Caelina (Latin), Celina (Modern English)
Historical Usage
Celina gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in English-speaking countries, partly due to its melodic sound and association with the heavens.
Variants & Derivatives
Selina, Celine, Salina
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Celina is perceived as a graceful and elegant name, often associated with a romantic or celestial quality.
Famous People
Celina Jaitly, an Indian actress and model, Celina Rae, a popular singer, Celina K. Smith, a notable author
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Celina"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Celina"
"Celina" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 10102nd of 10718 | 6 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1373rd of 9107 | 571 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1956th of 9204 | 328 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1609th of 12526 | 803 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 902nd of 19264 | 2,348 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 628th of 27321 | 5,235 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 992nd of 35406 | 3,908 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1174th of 30306 | 2,516 |
Regional Popularity of "Celina" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Celina" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
83.39% 1150th/1379 |
46.28% 1095th/2366 |
56.83% 649th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
76.07% 1790th/2353 |
48.35% 748th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
100.00% 2227th/2227 |
66.58% 1618th/2430 |
47.84% 1365th/2853 |
43.57% 1209th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
46.17% 1356th/2937 |
31.38% 1093rd/3483 |
24.30% 855th/3518 |
15.18% 614th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
25.59% 943rd/3685 |
17.23% 771st/4475 |
14.86% 772nd/5194 |
6.55% 414th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
23.94% 1097th/4582 |
15.49% 800th/5164 |
16.33% 1194th/7313 |
11.58% 864th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
34.99% 1394th/3984 |
17.96% 806th/4487 |
20.04% 1367th/6822 |
16.38% 1028th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Celina"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Celina" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.