Serena

Serena is a girl's name of Italian origin meaning “clear, tranquil, serene.” In 2024 it was given to 938 girls in the United States.

Serena at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Italian
Meaning
“clear, tranquil, serene”

About the name Serena

Serena belongs to the Italian tradition. Its meaning — “clear, tranquil, serene” — is the sense carried by its Italian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Serena first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #209 in 2000, and in 2024 938 babies received the name — 46,500 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Serena in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#209 in 2000
Peak year
2000
Babies named Serena in 2024
938
Total since 1880
46,500

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Serena mean?

Serena means “clear, tranquil, serene” in its Italian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Serena a boy or girl name?

Serena is a girl name. In 2024, 938 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Serena?

Serena comes from the Italian tradition.

How popular is the name Serena?

Serena first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #209 in 2000, and 938 babies were given the name in 2024.

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