The name Selena is one that needs no last name — Selena Gomez [1] might be famous now, but if you say Selena to any Latinx, they'll know you're referring to the original: Selena Quintanilla.

While Selena G. was named after Selena Q. [2], the meaning of the Tejano singer's moniker is one that might surprise you. The name derives from the Greek word Selene, which means "moon goddess" — yes, Selena's name literally means goddess. Tell us that's not incredibly fitting considering the Mexican-American singer was basically born to be a star.

While Selena's parents haven't revealed the inspiration for naming their youngest daughter, the name has only grown in popularity in the past few years. The year Selena passed away [3], her name was number 91 on the list of most popular baby names. It's now in the 285th spot.