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Serena is a feminine name used in English and Italian. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From a Latin name that was derived from Latin serenus meaning ‘clear, tranquil, serene’. This name was borne by an obscure early saint." It ranked #325 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from a Latin name that was derived from Latin serenus meaning ‘clear, tranquil, serene’. This name was borne by an obscure early saint. The entry lists its usage as English, Italian, Ancient Roman.
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Serena ranked #325 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #325 | ssa-2025 |
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Names that Behind the Name files under the same origin (English) and that sit near Serena in the 2025 American rankings.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Serena mean?
Serena means "clear, tranquil, serene", according to Behind the Name.
Is Serena a popular name?
Serena ranked #325 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Serena a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Serena appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Serena — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
