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Selena

Girl name · 97 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Selena: 97 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 9 births in 2024.

Of Greek origin, Selena comes from Selēnē, the name of the ancient goddess of the moon, meaning "moon" or "moonlight." The most famous bearer is undoubtedly Selena Quintanilla, the beloved American Tejano singer known simply as Selena, whose tragic death in 1995 cemented her as a cultural icon. There is also actress Selena Gomez, a major pop star and producer. While no major Scottish places share the name's root, the Selene crater on the Moon itself draws directly from the goddess, and the element selenium was named after her too. A notable variant is the Gaelic-inspired spelling *Sìleas*, though Selena itself has occasionally appeared in Scottish registries, often chosen for its celestial elegance and association with Latin-derived names like Serena.