MallowbyNames

Celenia

seh-LEE-nee-uh · Of uncertain origin; possibly a modern elaboration of Celene or Selena.

Peak popularity
1985
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Celenia since 1970

Babies named Celenia per year in U.S. Social Security records.

101929198020002020Most births 1985Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1970s23
1980s98
1990s42
2000s23
2010s22
2020s12

Meaning & origin

Celenia is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1970. It reached its peak usage in 1985, though it has never been common enough to rank among the top 1000 names. Since the 1980s, its trajectory has been stable, meaning it has seen consistent but very low usage. Celenia is rarely given today and does not appear in data from the latest year, 2025. The name is likely an English elaboration of names like Celine or Selena, adding the popular '-ia' suffix common in names like Amelia or Cecilia. Due to its modern coinage, its meaning is not tied to any classical language, though some interpret it as a variant of Selene, the Greek moon goddess. Celenia remains a unique choice for parents seeking a melodic and uncommon name.

Celenia appears to be a modern coinage, likely an elaboration of names like Celine or Selena, with the addition of the fashionable suffix '-ia'. It first emerged in records in the 1970s, and its usage has remained modest and stable since, primarily in the United States. There is no clear derivation from classical languages or historical roots.

Celenia” around the world

Where Celenia lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.

  • France

    5

    babies in 2024

Sources: INSEE (France).

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Celly, Lenia, Nia

Sibling names for Celenia

Names that share Celenia's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Celenia mean?
Celenia is of uncertain origin and meaning. It is likely a modern invented name, possibly an elaboration of Celene or Selena.
How popular is Celenia?
Celenia is a rare name. It has never ranked in the U.S. Top 1000, and its peak usage was in 1985, when it was given to a small number of baby girls. It has not appeared in recent Social Security data.
Is Celenia a girl's name or a boy's name?
Celenia is almost exclusively used as a girl's name.