Celene
Meaningmoon · Greek
Celene is a Mexican girl name meaning “moon”, with Greek roots. Greek names often reach back to myth, philosophy and the early Church, so they come with a lot of history. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- GenerationCelene peaked in 1993, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Celene you'd meet today is about 32 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Celene would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 84,746 baby girls got the name in 2025.
- HistoryCelene first shows up in US birth records in 1917, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 108 years since.
US births per million girls, 1917–2025
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About the name Celene
Celene is a girl name of Mexican origin meaning “moon”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It hit its peak in the 1990s and is climbing again now. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Mexican names
More Mexican girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Emma · whole, universal
- Girl name: Amelia · work, industrious
- Girl name: Mia · possibly beloved
- Girl name: Isabella · God is my oath
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Sofia · wisdom
- Girl name: Aurora · dawn
Questions about the name Celene
What does the name Celene mean?
Celene means “moon” and comes from Greek. Names built around “moon” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Luna (“moon”), Selena (“moon”), Aylin (“moon halo”) and Selene (“moon”).
What is the origin of the name Celene?
Celene is Mexican in origin, and its meaning traces back to Greek. Other Mexican names to consider are Olivia (“olive tree”), Emma (“whole, universal”), Amelia (“work, industrious”) and Mia (“possibly beloved”).
Is Celene a boy or girl name?
Celene is a girl name. In 2025, 19 US girls were named Celene.
How popular is the name Celene?
Celene ranked #6,116 for US girls in 2025, given to 19 babies. Its best year was 1993, when it reached #1,529. Over the last five years it has climbed 1,096 places.
What names are similar to Celene?
If you like Celene, you might also like Luna, Selena, Aylin and Selene.
What should I know before naming my baby Celene?
Celene is a Mexican girl name meaning “moon”, with Greek roots. Greek names often reach back to myth, philosophy and the early Church, so they come with a lot of history. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.