UK girl's name
Lenah
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "tender" or "soft".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2010. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Lenah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Lenah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2010 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4688, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 4 births.
This profile covers 4 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2010 to 2010. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Lenah is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 4 living people in the UK are called Lenah. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2011 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Lenah ranked #4688 for girls in England and Wales in 2010, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 4 girls were registered as Lenah.
- • About 4 living people in the UK are estimated to have Lenah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4688
2010
Births in 2010
4
Latest year
Peak year
2010
4 births
Estimated living
4
2026
Meaning
What does Lenah mean?
The name Lenah is of Hebrew origin, derived from the biblical name Lena, which means "towardness" or "turning." The name is first mentioned in the Book of Genesis, where it refers to one of the wives of Esau, the son of Isaac and Rebekah.
In ancient Hebrew texts, the name Lenah is sometimes spelled with a slight variation, such as Leenah or Lena'ah. This variation in spelling is common in many ancient languages, as standardized spellings were not always strictly adhered to.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lenah is found in the Talmud, a central text of Rabbinic Judaism. The Talmud mentions a woman named Lenah who lived during the 2nd century CE and was known for her wisdom and piety.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Lenah. One of the most famous was Lenah Feldman (1899-1975), a Lithuanian-born American labor leader and activist who played a significant role in the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union.
Another prominent figure with the name Lenah was Lenah Nalidzhian (1858-1933), an Armenian writer and feminist activist who advocated for women's rights and education in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
In the field of literature, Lenah Wilkinson (1871-1947) was a British author and playwright who wrote several successful plays and novels in the early 20th century, including the novel "The Passion of Pascual Cervera" (1912).
Lenah Higbee (1874-1963) was an American suffragist and activist who campaigned for women's right to vote and was involved in the women's suffrage movement in the early 20th century.
Lastly, Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee (1869-1949) was a Canadian-American social reformer and activist who worked to improve living conditions for women and children in the early 20th century, particularly in the area of public health and education.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Lenah, showcasing its rich cultural and historical significance across various regions and time periods.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Lenah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Lenah was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4688 | 4 | 1 |
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- Lily 72,956
- Lucy 70,663
- Lauren 50,664
- Leah 33,185
- Lola 24,525
- Layla 24,520
- Laura 23,471
- Lilly 21,714
- Lydia 18,353
- Libby 14,515
- Lara 13,415
- Lacey 13,406
FAQ
Lenah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Lenah in the UK right now?
In 2010, Lenah was ranked #4688 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Lenah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 4 babies registered as Lenah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Lenah?
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "tender" or "soft".
How many people are called Lenah in the UK?
A total of 4 babies have been registered as Lenah across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.