This post contains affiliate links.
At a Glance: Name: Selene – Meaning: moon (as the Greek moon goddess) – Origin: Greek – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: suh-LEE-nee
Selene is a Greek name, and its meaning is about as clear as they come: moon, after the Greek moon goddess. It's pronounced suh-LEE-nee (IPA /səˈliːni/), and for parents drawn to nature-inspired names, it fits squarely in that category.
Meaning & Origin of Selene
Meaning: Moon (as the greek moon goddess).
Origin: Greek.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Selene
Phonetic: suh-LEE-nee IPA: /səˈliːni/
Popularity of Selene
In 2024, Selene ranked #675 on the SSA list with 424 babies given the name — its highest rank on record in the SSA's data going back to 1919.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1919–2024.
Make Selene Name Art
Free printable nursery art for Selene, pre-loaded below — pick a layout, palette, and font, then download a print-ready PNG.
Names With a Similar Story
Derived from shared style, era, and origin data (or, for names we have no style data for, a similar Social Security popularity trajectory) — not a hand-picked list.
FAQ
What does the name Selene mean?
Moon (as the greek moon goddess). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Selene)
How do you pronounce Selene?
Selene is pronounced suh-LEE-nee (IPA: /səˈliːni/).
Is Selene a popular name right now?
Selene is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #675 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1919–2024.)
📊 How popular is Selene? See the full popularity history, trend data, and ranking since 1880 with our free Baby Name Popularity Checker.
🎲 Think you know your baby names? Take the quiz!
🎨 Get Printable Name Art for Selene
Beautiful nursery-ready 8×10" print with name & meaning
Preview & Download →More Baby Name Inspiration
📱 The Baby Names app is here
Swipe names, match with your partner the moment you both say yes, and claim a free Name Art print of your winner. Free to download. See all our apps →
