Holding steady.
Popularity of Syleena since 1996
Babies named Syleena per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 81 |
| 2010s | 30 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Syleena is a modern feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1996. Its usage peaked in 2004, the year it was given to the most babies, though it has never entered the top 1000. The name has remained stable in popularity since then, with occasional sporadic use. Syleena is likely a creative variant of Selena or a similar name, reflecting a trend of invented names with melodic endings. While its exact origins are uncertain, its sound aligns with other contemporary names like Alayna or Jada. Syleena has not been associated with any top states, indicating its scattered, low-frequency use across the country. Overall, it remains a rare and distinctive choice.
Syleena is a modern coinage, possibly a variant of Selena or a blend of syllables like 'Sy-' and '-leena'. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1996 and saw modest use through the 2000s. Its exact derivation is unclear, but it follows a pattern of feminine names ending in '-ena' or '-ina'.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lee, Lena, Sly
Variants: Selena, Sileena, Cyleena
Sibling names for Syleena
Names that share Syleena's style, for a brother or sister.
