Girl · #9,802 in 2026

Silena

Name: Popularity of the name Silena in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Silena, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Silene is a genus of flowering plants in the family Caryophyllaceae. Containing between 500 and 900 species, it is the largest genus in the family. Common names include campion and catchfly. Many Silene species are widely distributed, particularly in the northern hemisphere.

Current Rank

#9,802

Peak Rank

#4,931 (1978)

Total Babies

145

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1962

First Year

1997

Last Year

1978

Peak Year

#4931

Peak Rank

145

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Silena

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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Etymology

Silene is the feminine form of Silenus , an Ancient Greek woodland deity who was a companion and tutor to the wine god Dionysus .

The Story of Silena

Silena first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1962, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1978, when 13 Silenas were born — ranking #4,931 that year. As of 2026, Silena ranks #9,802 for baby girls with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 145 Silenas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Silena

Phonetically similar names — useful when Silena is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Silena

What does the name Silena mean?

How popular is Silena in 2026?

In 2026, Silena ranks #9,802 among girls' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Silena most popular?

Silena reached its peak popularity in 1978, ranking #4,931 that year with 13 babies given the name.

Is Silena a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Silena is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Silena?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Silena include Feliz, Corinda, Shuna. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Silena

Silena is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1962 and has accumulated 145 births in the dataset. Silena's peak popularity came in 1978 when it ranked #4,931. Use the chart and map above to compare Silena's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.