Serena Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: The name Serena appears in various TV shows and films, such as “Bewitched,” “Law & Order,” and “Sailor Moon,” showcasing its widespread use in popular culture​

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A Deep Dive

Serena Overview

Meaning

Tranquil, calm, serene

Gender

Girl

Origin

Latin

Etymology

Derived from the Latin word “serenus,” meaning “clear, tranquil, serene”​

Pronunciation

/səˈriːnə/

Popularity

Serena is a name with global appeal, especially popular in English-speaking and Latin countries. In the USA, Serena was ranked as the 375th most popular name for girls in 2023​

Syllable

3 syllables

Length

6 letters

Numerology

8 (Practical, Ambitious, Materialistic)

Name Styles

Classic, Aesthetic, Cute

Associated Traits

Calm, graceful, composed, wise

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Serena is synonymous with peace and tranquility, reflecting its Latin origins of calmness and clarity. It was also borne by an early saint, Serena of Rome​

Name Day

September 16th (Italy)​, October 7th (Poland)​
A Deep Dive

Serena Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Serina, Sarina, Seren, Sirena, Serenity

Common Nicknames

Seri, Sera, Rena, Reni, Sia

Diminutives

Sere, Senny, Seree, Nena, Sena

Famous People

  • Serena Ryder
    (Canadian Singer)
  • Serena Deeb
    (American Wrestler)
  • Serena Altschul
    (American Journalist)
  • Serena Scott Thomas
    (British Actress)
  • Serena Dandini
    (Italian Writer)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Serena van der Woodsen
    ("Gossip Girl," TV Series)
  • Serena Joy Waterford
    ("The Handmaid's Tale," TV Series)
  • Serena Southerlyn
    ("Law & Order," TV Series)

Places

  • Serena Community
    (Illinois, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Serena?

“Calm” and “peaceful” – these are the meanings that dance within the name Serena. People with this name often embody these qualities through their composed and graceful manner.

What Is the Origin of The Name Serena?

Serena comes from the Latin word “serenus,” which means “clear” or “tranquil.” Its usage can be traced back to ancient Rome, where it was used to describe a calm and peaceful state.

Serena Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Serena in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#3872021#3862022#3752023
Top 3 Rankings#2092000#2181999#2201998

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Serena

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023375
(+11 from 2022)
817
(+6 from 2022)
0.04671
2022386
(+1 from 2021)
811
(+3 from 2021)
0.04523
2021387
(+34 from 2020)
808
(+83 from 2020)
0.04510
2020421
(+2 from 2019)
725
(-23 from 2019)
0.04101
2019423
(-31 from 2018)
748
(-32 from 2018)
0.04077
2018392
(+23 from 2017)
780
(+14 from 2017)
0.04194
2017415
(+33 from 2016)
766
(+46 from 2016)
0.04055
2016448
(-38 from 2015)
720
(-62 from 2015)
0.03719
2015410
(+46 from 2014)
782
(+78 from 2014)
0.04008
2014456
(-47 from 2013)
704
(-40 from 2013)
0.03599
2013409
(+27 from 2012)
744
(+28 from 2012)
0.03860
2012436
(+12 from 2011)
716
(+34 from 2011)
0.03692
2011448
(-1 from 2010)
682
(-5 from 2010)
0.03520
2010447
(-56 from 2009)
687
(-126 from 2009)
0.03504
2009391
(-17 from 2008)
813
(-69 from 2008)
0.04015
2008374
(+29 from 2007)
882
(+68 from 2007)
0.04235
2007403
(-8 from 2006)
814
(+4 from 2006)
0.03846
2006395
(-34 from 2005)
810
(-59 from 2005)
0.03875
2005361
(-60 from 2004)
869
(-194 from 2004)
0.04282
2004301
(-46 from 2003)
1063
(-214 from 2003)
0.05268
2003255
(-11 from 2002)
1277
(-29 from 2002)
0.06364
2002244
(+2 from 2001)
1306
(+10 from 2001)
0.06613
2001246
(-37 from 2000)
1296
(-208 from 2000)
0.06542
2000209
(+9 from 1999)
1504
(+64 from 1999)
0.07536
1999218
(+2 from 1998)
1440
(+39 from 1998)
0.07397
1998220
(+25 from 1997)
1401
(+195 from 1997)
0.07227
1997245
(+64 from 1996)
1206
(+281 from 1996)
0.06317
1996309
(+17 from 1995)
925
(+94 from 1995)
0.04825
1995326
(+78 from 1994)
831
(+211 from 1994)
0.04325
1994404
(+53 from 1993)
620
(+74 from 1993)
0.03180
1993457
(+33 from 1992)
546
(+46 from 1992)
0.02769
1992490
(-6 from 1991)
500
(+2 from 1991)
0.02494
1991484
(+20 from 1990)
498
(+21 from 1990)
0.02449
1990504
(+17 from 1989)
477
(+29 from 1989)
0.02322
1989521
(+8 from 1988)
448
(+32 from 1988)
0.02249
1988529
(-49 from 1987)
416
(-32 from 1987)
0.02163
1987480
(-7 from 1986)
448
(-5 from 1986)
0.02390
1986473
(-73 from 1985)
453
(-113 from 1985)
0.02455
1985400
(-15 from 1984)
566
(-11 from 1984)
0.03066
1984385
(-11 from 1983)
577
(-19 from 1983)
0.03200
1983374
(+15 from 1982)
596
(+2 from 1982)
0.03330
1982389
(+22 from 1981)
594
(+59 from 1981)
0.03274
1981411
(-39 from 1980)
535
(-95 from 1980)
0.02991
1980372
(+46 from 1979)
630
(+128 from 1979)
0.03538
1979418
(+11 from 1978)
502
(+32 from 1978)
0.02913
1978429
(-22 from 1977)
470
(-37 from 1977)
0.02859
1977407
(+30 from 1976)
507
(+54 from 1976)
0.03082
1976437
(+8 from 1975)
453
(+9 from 1975)
0.02882
1975445
(+20 from 1974)
444
(+57 from 1974)
0.02845
1974465
(-9 from 1973)
387
(-17 from 1973)
0.02471
1973456
(-24 from 1972)
404
(-46 from 1972)
0.02600
1972432
(-46 from 1971)
450
(-137 from 1971)
0.02791
1971386
(-12 from 1970)
587
(-53 from 1970)
0.03349
1970374
(-28 from 1969)
640
(-36 from 1969)
0.03494
1969346
(+113 from 1968)
676
(+235 from 1968)
0.03835
1968459
(+133 from 1967)
441
(+180 from 1967)
0.02579
1967592
(+99 from 1966)
261
(+61 from 1966)
0.01520
1966691
(+50 from 1965)
200
(+19 from 1965)
0.01139
1965741
(-10 from 1964)
181
(-22 from 1964)
0.00990
1964731
(+38 from 1963)
203
(+23 from 1963)
0.01037
1963769
(+35 from 1962)
180
(+11 from 1962)
0.00905
1962804
(+104 from 1961)
169
(+27 from 1961)
0.00834
1961908
(+93 from 1960)
142
(+27 from 1960)
0.00684
19601001
(-202 from 1959)
115
(-48 from 1959)
0.00553
1959799
(+24 from 1958)
163
(+12 from 1958)
0.00784
1958823
(+135 from 1957)
151
(+35 from 1957)
0.00731
1957958
(+76 from 1956)
116
(+18 from 1956)
0.00553
19561034
(-165 from 1955)
98
(-27 from 1955)
0.00476
1955869
(+205 from 1954)
125
(+41 from 1954)
0.00623
19541074
(+8 from 1953)
84
(+5 from 1953)
0.00422
19531082
(-60 from 1952)
79
(-5 from 1952)
0.00409
19521022
(-8 from 1951)
84
No change from 1951
0.00442
19511014
(+85 from 1950)
84
(+14 from 1950)
0.00455
19501099
(-11 from 1949)
70
(+2 from 1949)
0.00398
19491088
(+7 from 1948)
68
(+2 from 1948)
0.00387
19481095
(+2 from 1947)
66
No change from 1947
0.00379
19471097
(-91 from 1946)
66
(-4 from 1946)
0.00363
19461006
(-3 from 1945)
70
(+11 from 1945)
0.00434
19451003
(-58 from 1944)
59
(-8 from 1944)
0.00438
1944945
(+235 from 1943)
67
(+20 from 1943)
0.00490
19431180
(-161 from 1942)
47
(-12 from 1942)
0.00327
19421019
(+224 from 1941)
59
(+22 from 1941)
0.00424
19411243
(-281 from 1940)
37
(-18 from 1940)
0.00297
1940962
(+34 from 1939)
55
(+5 from 1939)
0.00466
1939996
(-73 from 1938)
50
(-9 from 1938)
0.00441
1938923
(+273 from 1937)
59
(+23 from 1937)
0.00517
19371196
(+179 from 1936)
36
(+8 from 1936)
0.00327
19361375
(-131 from 1935)
28
(-5 from 1935)
0.00260
19351244
(+128 from 1934)
33
(+5 from 1934)
0.00304
19341372
(-148 from 1933)
28
(-6 from 1933)
0.00259
19331224
(+224 from 1932)
34
(+7 from 1932)
0.00325
19321448
(-190 from 1931)
27
(-6 from 1931)
0.00244
19311258
(+241 from 1930)
33
(+6 from 1930)
0.00299
19301499
(-52 from 1929)
27
(-1 from 1929)
0.00231
19291447
(-350 from 1928)
28
(-19 from 1928)
0.00242
19281097
(+116 from 1927)
47
(+6 from 1927)
0.00393
19271213
(+270 from 1926)
41
(+11 from 1926)
0.00332
19261483
(-409 from 1925)
30
(-20 from 1925)
0.00244
19251074
(+308 from 1924)
50
(+15 from 1924)
0.00396
19241382
(-99 from 1923)
35
(-2 from 1923)
0.00270
19231283
(-76 from 1922)
37
(-4 from 1922)
0.00295
19221207
(-82 from 1921)
41
(-5 from 1921)
0.00329
19211125
(-87 from 1920)
46
(-5 from 1920)
0.00359
19201038
(+259 from 1919)
51
(+16 from 1919)
0.00410
19191297
(-256 from 1918)
35
(-13 from 1918)
0.00298
19181041
(-125 from 1917)
48
(-9 from 1917)
0.00399
1917916
(+143 from 1916)
57
(+14 from 1916)
0.00507
19161059
(+35 from 1915)
43
(+5 from 1915)
0.00396
19151094
(-91 from 1914)
38
(+3 from 1914)
0.00371
19141003
(+117 from 1913)
35
(+11 from 1913)
0.00439
19131120
(-217 from 1912)
24
(-7 from 1912)
0.00366
1912903
(+168 from 1911)
31
(+14 from 1911)
0.00528
19111071
(-303 from 1910)
17
(-14 from 1910)
0.00385
1910768
(+63 from 1909)
31
(+7 from 1909)
0.00739
1909831
(-63 from 1908)
24
(-1 from 1908)
0.00652
1908768
(+22 from 1907)
25
(+3 from 1907)
0.00705
1907790
(+3 from 1906)
22
(+1 from 1906)
0.00652
1906793
(+32 from 1905)
21
(+1 from 1905)
0.00670
1905825
(+140 from 1904)
20
(+6 from 1904)
0.00645
1904965
(-129 from 1903)
14
(-3 from 1903)
0.00479
1903836
(-188 from 1902)
17
(-9 from 1902)
0.00611
1902648
(+123 from 1901)
26
(+8 from 1901)
0.00927
1901771
(-137 from 1900)
18
(-13 from 1900)
0.00708
1900634
(+157 from 1899)
31
(+14 from 1899)
0.00976
1899791
(-112 from 1898)
17
(-6 from 1898)
0.00687
1898679
(-19 from 1897)
23
(+1 from 1897)
0.00839
1897660
(-84 from 1896)
22
(-6 from 1896)
0.00886
1896576
(+170 from 1895)
28
(+10 from 1895)
0.01111
1895746
(+104 from 1894)
18
(+5 from 1894)
0.00728
1894850
(-24 from 1893)
13
No change from 1893
0.00551
1893826
(-188 from 1892)
13
(-7 from 1892)
0.00577
1892638
(+57 from 1891)
20
(+5 from 1891)
0.00889
1891695
(-2 from 1890)
15
No change from 1890
0.00763
1890693
(-177 from 1889)
15
(-9 from 1889)
0.00744
1889516
(+174 from 1888)
24
(+10 from 1888)
0.01268
1888690
(-130 from 1887)
14
(-2 from 1887)
0.00739
1887560
(+12 from 1886)
16
(+1 from 1886)
0.01029
1886572
(+36 from 1885)
15
(+2 from 1885)
0.00976
1885608
(+123 from 1884)
13
(+4 from 1884)
0.00916
1884731
(-116 from 1883)
9
(-1 from 1883)
0.00654
1883615
(-122 from 1882)
10
(-4 from 1882)
0.00833
1882493
(-23 from 1881)
14
(+1 from 1881)
0.01210
1881470
(-4 from 1880)
13
No change from 1880
0.01315
1880466
First SSA data recorded
13
First SSA data recorded
0.01332

American States Popularity Rankings for Serena

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#2882021#2832022#2912023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#3242021#2392022#2352023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#4432021#3902022#5032023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#3972021#2852022#2512023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#3742021#3642022#4452023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#3132021#3982022#3162023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#3912021#5242022#2912023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#5092021#4512022#3792023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#3492021#2972022#3962023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#2982021#2262022#1902023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#4622021#3932022#3342023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#2552021#2402022#2652023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#6802021#5312022#5622023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#3942021#3502022#4742023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#4062021#5302022#7652023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#6542021#7052022#4782023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#4762021#3812022#5832023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#4192021#6782022#8832023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#3952021#4692022#5392023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#4192021#5992022#5022023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#4632021#3992022#5052023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#5992020#3772021#5312022

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#5502021#13312022#5292023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#8402021#4642022#5602023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#1232021#3092022#1792023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#1742016#2862017#2562023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#8552019#5342021#8462022

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#5182020#4682022#5762023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#4442020#5322021#6902023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#7262019#9452020#7142022

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#5752021#6542022#6862023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#5702021#5062022#6632023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#2332021#4112022#2532023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2562017#2502018#1622019

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#4302019#6662021#4852023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#6482014#6682021#6692023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#3522018#4902020#3462023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#4342020#3132021#4442023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#3052016#2882017#2102020

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#2082009#1422012#1892018

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#3221998#3132004#3262012

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#3241998#3732003#6022004

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#2272017#1842021#2092022

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1672001#2132002#2532013

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1812000#2482002#2492019

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1832001#1572002#2452005

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#1822000#1842002#2142012

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#2212013#2302015

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1012023

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#1191983

Popularity Rankings for Serena in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Italy

Italy flagItaly#392014#422015#452016

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#1782021#1402022#2472023

Popularity in Argentina

Argentina flagArgentina#1652013#1752014#1672015

Popularity in Belgium

Belgium flagBelgium#1692004

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#2092020#2672021#2312022

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#2572020#3082021#2182022

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#2572020#4182022#4392023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#3132018#3502021#4182022

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#3222021#7472022#5552023

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#3652018#3852019#3512021

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#4092019#3782020#3892021

Popularity in Germany

Germany flagGermany#4712009

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#7292013#5992014#6582017

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#9252022

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Serena a Name for Boys or Girls?

The name Serena is usually given to girls. It’s favored for its gentle and soothing connotations.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Serena

Serena in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Serena Ryder (Singer, born 1982): A Canadian singer-songwriter celebrated for her soulful voice and hit songs like "Stompa."
  • Serena Deeb (Wrestler, born 1986): An American professional wrestler who has competed in WWE and AEW, known for her technical skills and resilience.
  • Serena Altschul (Journalist, born 1970): An American journalist and television host, recognized for her work on MTV News and CBS Sunday Morning.
  • Serena Scott Thomas (Actress, born 1961): A British actress noted for her roles in films like "The World Is Not Enough" and TV series like "Buffy the Vampire Slayer."
  • Serena Dandini (Writer, born 1954): An Italian writer and television host, famous for her satirical books and television programs.
  • Serena Autieri (Actress, born 1976): An Italian actress and singer, popular for her performances in musicals and television series.
  • Serena Shim (Journalist, 1985–2014): An American journalist who worked for Press TV and tragically died under mysterious circumstances while reporting in Turkey.
  • Serena van der Woodsen ("Gossip Girl," 2007 TV Series): A popular socialite navigating the intrigues of New York City's elite.
  • Serena Joy Waterford ("The Handmaid's Tale," 2017 TV Series): The wife of a high-ranking officer in a dystopian society, struggling with her role and beliefs.
  • Serena Southerlyn ("Law & Order," 1990 TV Series): An assistant district attorney known for her dedication and complex personal life.
  • Serena Tsukino ("Sailor Moon," 1992 Anime Series): A teenage girl who transforms into the magical heroine Sailor Moon to fight evil.
  • Serena ("Pokémon," 1996 Video Game and Anime Series): A Pokémon trainer with aspirations of becoming a Pokémon Performer.
  • Serena Baldwin ("General Hospital," 1963 TV Series): The daughter of Scott Baldwin, involved in various dramatic storylines in Port Charles.
  • "Serena" (2014 Film): A drama about a married couple building a timber empire in 1920s North Carolina, facing personal and professional challenges.
  • Serena City (Illinois, USA): A small village offering a quaint, rural atmosphere in LaSalle County.
  • Serena Bay (British Columbia, Canada): A beautiful bay located on the coast, known for its picturesque views and marine life.
  • Serena Park (Maryland, USA): A suburban community featuring parks, schools, and residential areas.
  • Serena Beach (Lombardy, Italy): A serene beach on Lake Garda, popular for its clear waters and stunning scenery.
  • Serena Forest (Victoria, Australia): A dense forest offering hiking trails and opportunities for wildlife observation.
  • Serena River (Ontario, Canada): A scenic river flowing through Ontario, providing opportunities for fishing and boating.

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  • Calm
  • Tranquilina
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