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Sarena

suh-REE-nuh · Derived from Serena, meaning 'serene, calm'.

2025 rank (girls)
#8,860
Babies named in 2025
11
Peak popularity
1997
2025 frequency
1 in 146,115 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Declining since 1998

Declining since 1998, #8,860 for girls today.

Popularity of Sarena since 1916

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

326597192019602000Most births 1999Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1910s6
1920s0
1930s5
1940s0
1950s35
1960s144
1970s297
1980s423
1990s688
2000s562
2010s257
2020s66

Meaning & origin

Sarena, a variant spelling of Serena, has been used in the United States since at least 1916, with its peak popularity reaching rank 8860 in 1997. While it has never broken into the top 1,000 names, Sarena saw its highest usage during the 1990s. Since 1998, its frequency has declined, reflecting the broader trend away from 'serene'-derived names. The name's steady but modest presence in U.S. records makes it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a variation on the more common Serena.

Sarena is a variant spelling of Serena, which comes from the Latin word 'serenus', meaning 'clear, calm, serene'. The name was used in classical times and saw a revival in the English-speaking world in the 20th century. Sarena, with its alternative spelling, emerged as a modern feminine given name, particularly in the United States.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Sare, Rena, Sari

Variants: Serena, Sarina, Serina

Sibling names for Sarena

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

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Sarena mean?
Sarena is a variant of Serena, meaning 'serene' or 'calm', from the Latin 'serenus'.
How popular is the name Sarena?
As of 2025, Sarena ranked 8860th in the United States, with about 1 in 146,115 newborns given the name.
Is Sarena a boy or girl name?
Sarena is almost exclusively used as a girl's name.