Hannah Girl
HA-nuh
“grace, favor” · Hebrew
#56
Celina
GirlLatin, French· “uncertain; possibly heavenly”
- Meaning
- uncertain; possibly heavenly (origin disputed)
- Origin
- Latin, French
- Pronunciation
- suh-LEE-nuh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #829
- US babies 2025
- 329
- Best rank
- #423 (1994)
- Peak year
- 1994
Meaning and origin of Celina
Celina is often said to mean “uncertain; possibly heavenly”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to Latin and French roots.
Celina has an uncertain origin. It is often linked to Céline, which may come from the Latin caelum, "heaven," or to Selina, sometimes associated with Selene, the Greek goddess of the moon. Celina can also be a short form of Marcelina. Neither explanation is firmly established, but the name has a graceful, three-syllable sound and a romantic feel. Celi and Lina are possible nicknames, and it pairs well with many surnames.
Other spellings with the same sound: Selena, Selina, Salina.
Popularity over time
Celina has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 51 different years. Its best national rank was #423 in 1994, the same year it reached its highest count of 593 babies. In 2025, 329 babies were named Celina, and it ranked #829 nationally. That is 88% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #1,476 in 1920, #2,196 in 1950, #718 in 1980, #766 in 2000, #1,312 in 2010, and #829 in 2025. Of the 16,295 US girls named Celina since records began, 25% were born in the 1990s, its biggest decade. The 1980s come next, with 2,489 babies. Since 2010, 3,403 more have been named Celina.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Tianna, Micaela, Maranda, Desirae, and Susana.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Celina ranked highest in Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Florida.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | #423 | 13 |
| New Jersey | #478 | 16 |
| Florida | #505 | 36 |
| California | #595 | 54 |
| New York | #613 | 27 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Celina is usually pronounced suh-LEE-nuh, with three syllables. It has six letters, starts with C and ends in “-na”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Selena, Selina, and Salina.
Middle names for Celina
A few middle names that flow with Celina: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Celina
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Celina mean?
Celina is often said to mean “uncertain; possibly heavenly”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to Latin and French roots.
What is the origin of the name Celina?
Celina has Latin and French roots. Celina has an uncertain origin.
Is Celina a popular name?
Yes. Celina ranked #829 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Celina a boy or girl name?
Celina is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Celina?
Celina is usually pronounced suh-LEE-nuh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings