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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Saleena — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Saleen|Saleh
CelticGirl↓ Fading

Saleena

suh-LEE-nuh · 3 syllables

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Girl
#14916
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#14916
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 3
Peak rank
#6874 in 2020
5yr change
-2916 ranks
Birth frequency
1.7 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #14916 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Celtic girl names
Saleena

Popularity score: 3  ·  SSA Rank: #14916

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
40
Higher than 40% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-2916 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
32 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Saleena scores lower overall — the popularity trend is fading.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
32
Uniqueness20% of score
55
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
CelticGirlModern3-syllableRareRomanticMelodicContemporaryNature-influencedRising Trend
Character
luminous presence
STRONG
High confidence

Saleena is a Celtic girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #14916 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -2916 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#14916 · very rare
Saleena at a Glance
Meaning:Derived from Irish origins, possibly a feminine form related to 'salach' (bright/radiant) or influenced by Selena (moon goddess). Modern invented name blending Celtic sounds.
Language root:Irish Gaelic
Peak rank:#6874 in 2020
5yr change:-2916 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
SelenaSalinaSerenitySerenaCelinaSabina
Similar Style
SiennaAlenaAthenaGiannaLarenaIliana
Works well with
AriaLunaOliviaMayaIrisEden◈SophiaNova◈
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Saleena · Overview
Summary

Saleena is a Celtic girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #14916 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Modern · Romantic character
Saleena carries a soft, warm quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 2916 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
saleena.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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