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At a Glance: Name: Serena – Meaning: clear, tranquil, serene – Origin: Latin – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: suh-REE-nah
Serena is a girl's name rooted in Latin, carrying the meaning clear, tranquil, serene. It's pronounced suh-REE-nah, and it has the kind of steady, classic feel that doesn't tie it to any one decade.
Meaning & Origin of Serena
Meaning: Clear, tranquil, serene.
Origin: Latin.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Serena
Phonetic: suh-REE-nah IPA: /səˈriːnə/
Popularity of Serena
Serena hit its high point in 2000, when 1,504 girls were given the name and it ranked #209 nationally; by 2024 it had eased to #332, with 938 girls given the name that year.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Serena mean?
Clear, tranquil, serene. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Serena)
How do you pronounce Serena?
Serena is pronounced suh-REE-nah (IPA: /səˈriːnə/).
Is Serena a popular name right now?
Serena peaked at #209 in 2000 and is ranked #332 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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