girl's name
Silena
sih-LEE-nuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 150
Silena is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1997 it was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1978, when 13 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1962.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Silena Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 11 |
| 1970s | 61 |
| 1980s | 29 |
| 1990s | 44 |
How Popular Is Silena?
In 1997, Silena was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Silena Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Silena
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Silena Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Silena over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Silena
- English sih-LEE-nuh
Sibling Names for Silena
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Silena — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Silena
How popular is the name Silena?
In 1997, Silena was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Silena a girl's or a boy's name?
Silena is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Silena?
Silena has 3 syllables.
When was Silena most popular?
Silena peaked in 1978, when 13 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.