Selenia
Every Selenia since 1959 — 507 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Selenia
Selenia is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #14,664 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1959, 507 American babies have been named Selenia. Its peak came in 1998, when 29 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Selenia stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Selenia year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #14,664 |
| 2024 | 6 | #14,996 |
| 2023 | 7 | #13,246 |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | #17,288 |
| 2020 | 5 | #17,131 |
| 2019 | 10 | #10,357 |
| 2018 | 5 | #17,732 |
| 2017 | 5 | #18,038 |
| 2016 | 11 | #9,999 |
| 2015 | 12 | #9,406 |
| 2014 | 10 | #10,827 |
| 2013 | 9 | #11,828 |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | 7 | #14,590 |
| 2010 | 7 | #14,710 |
| 2009 | 13 | #9,309 |
| 2008 | 13 | #9,402 |
| 2007 | 10 | #11,492 |
| 2006 | 6 | #16,770 |
| 2005 | 7 | #14,240 |
| 2004 | 6 | #15,739 |
| 2003 | 7 | #13,576 |
| 2002 | 7 | #13,365 |
| 2001 | 5 | #17,462 |
| 2000 | 11 | #9,040 |
| 1995 | 15 | #6,202 |
| 1990 | 11 | #7,760 |
| 1985 | 20 | #4,100 |
| 1980 | 6 | #10,088 |
| 1975 | 5 | #10,259 |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Selenia in 2025?
Selenia ranked #14,664 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Selenia?
507 babies have been named Selenia in the United States since 1959, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Selenia most popular?
Selenia peaked in 1998, when 29 newborns received the name.
Is Selenia a boy or girl name?
Selenia is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Selenia rising or falling?
Selenia is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.