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Xelena

ze-LAY-nuh /zəˈleɪ.nə/

At a glance

In short
Xelena, pronounced ze-LAY-nuh, is a unique and celestial name inspired by Greek mythology's moon goddess. Rare and melodic, it evokes brilliance and serenity.
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2023 (#15,194)
Babies in 2023
5 (<0.01% of girls)
Peak
#15,194 in 2023
First recorded
2022

Meaning of Xelena

Xelena is a captivating and unique name for a baby girl, pronounced as ze-LAY-nuh (/zəˈleɪ.nə/). This distinctive name is a modern twist on the more traditional Selena, which has roots in Greek mythology where Selene was the goddess of the moon. Xelena carries an air of celestial elegance and mystique, making it an enchanting choice for parents seeking something both rare and meaningful. Though still uncommon in the United States, with only five occurrences each in 2022 and 2023, Xelena stands out for its originality and melodic sound. The name evokes images of brilliance and serenity, perfect for a little girl destined to shine brightly.

How to pronounce Xelena

Popularity of Xelena in the U.S.

Xelena was last recorded in the U.S. in 2023, ranked #15,194 with 5 babies. It first appears in the records in 2022.

Bar and line chart: Xelena in the U.S., 2022–2023. Bars: girls given the name each year, most 5 in 2022 and 5 in 2023. Line: rank among girl names, peak #15,194 in 2023.
  • Girls named Xelena (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 2022–2023. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 2022⁠–⁠2023 2 rows
Xelena: babies and rank among girl names in the U.S. by year
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
2023515,194▲ 112
2022515,306new