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UK girl's name

Serenah

A feminine variation of Serena, derived from Latin "serenus" meaning calm, peaceful.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2015. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Serenah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Serenah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2015 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5730, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2015, with 3 births.

This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2015 to 2015. 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.

Serenah is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Serenah. 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 2016 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Serenah ranked #5730 for girls in England and Wales in 2015, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2015, when 3 girls were registered as Serenah.
  • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Serenah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5730

2015

Births in 2015

3

Latest year

Peak year

2015

3 births

Estimated living

3

2026

Meaning

What does Serenah mean?

The name Serenah is derived from the Latin word "serenus," which means "clear" or "calm." It is believed to have originated in ancient Rome, where it was used to describe the serene and tranquil nature of the Mediterranean sky.

The earliest recorded use of the name Serenah dates back to the late Roman Empire, where it was occasionally given to children as a way to invoke peace and tranquility in their lives. One of the first notable individuals to bear this name was Serenah of Antioch, a Christian martyr who lived in the 3rd century AD.

During the Middle Ages, the name Serenah was relatively uncommon, but it did appear in some historical records. One notable figure was Serenah of Burgundy, a French noblewoman who lived in the 11th century. She was known for her charitable works and her efforts to promote peace between feuding lords.

The name Serenah gained more popularity during the Renaissance period, particularly in Italy. One of the most famous individuals to bear this name was Serenah Nelli, an Italian artist and poet who lived in the 16th century. She was renowned for her beautiful portraits and her contributions to the literary world.

Another notable figure was Serenah de Grimaldi, a member of the prestigious Grimaldi family of Monaco, who lived in the 17th century. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her support of various charitable causes.

In the 19th century, the name Serenah became more widely used in various parts of Europe and North America. One prominent individual was Serenah Towne, an American educator and activist who fought for women's rights and played a crucial role in establishing the first women's college in the United States.

Throughout history, the name Serenah has been associated with a sense of tranquility, peace, and serenity. Its origins in ancient Rome and its enduring presence in various cultures and time periods have made it a timeless and meaningful name.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Serenah by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Serenah 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 #5730 3 1

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FAQ

Serenah: questions and answers

How popular is the name Serenah in the UK right now?

In 2015, Serenah was ranked #5730 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Serenah most popular?

The peak year on record was 2015, with 3 babies registered as Serenah in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Serenah?

A feminine variation of Serena, derived from Latin "serenus" meaning calm, peaceful.

How many people are called Serenah in the UK?

A total of 3 babies have been registered as Serenah 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.