Salena Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Salena is a name of Latin origin, meaning 'salt' or 'moon'. It has evolved through various forms, including Selina and Selene. The name conveys traits of uniqueness and femininity, with no direct biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the late 20th century and is currently viewed positively.
The name Salena is most popular in California, 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 Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Salena has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled 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, 'Salena' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3540th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 5172nd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2949th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1408th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1321st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2215th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5396th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Salena' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Salena"
Pronunciation
/səˈliːnə/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Salena is derived from the Latin word 'sal', meaning 'salt'. It may also be a variant of the name Selina, which is linked to the Greek word 'selene', meaning 'moon'.
Meaning
salt, moon
Language Evolution
Salena, Selina, Selene
Historical Usage
The name Salena gained popularity in the late 20th century, often associated with a sense of uniqueness and femininity.
Variants & Derivatives
Selina, Selene, Sally
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Salena is perceived as a distinctive and elegant name, often chosen for its melodic sound and unique flair.
Famous People
Salena Zito, an American journalist, Salena Jones, an American jazz singer
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Salena"
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 "Salena"
"Salena" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 3540th of 9107 | 119 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 5172nd of 9204 | 49 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2949th of 12526 | 296 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1408th of 19264 | 1,199 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1321st of 27321 | 1,864 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2215th of 35406 | 1,303 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 5396th of 30306 | 287 |
Regional Popularity of "Salena" 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 "Salena" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
100.00% 2227th/2227 |
- | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
41.88% 1230th/2937 |
54.67% 1904th/3483 |
40.11% 1411th/3518 |
37.91% 1533rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
34.74% 1280th/3685 |
36.56% 1636th/4475 |
32.09% 1667th/5194 |
18.71% 1182nd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
37.01% 1696th/4582 |
41.21% 2128th/5164 |
44.15% 3229th/7313 |
39.45% 2944th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
100.00% 6822nd/6822 |
94.39% 5924th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Salena"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Salena" 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.