Ace
Latin
“one, unity”
Mostly girls · Latin
“peaceful”
Say it suh-REN-uh-teePronunciation may vary by region.
A little maybe, saved for later.
The story behind the name
Serenity is a virtue name associated with peacefulness and tranquility, with Latin roots. Serena is a related option for parents who like the meaning but prefer a form that feels less directly like an English word.
A little perspective
Recorded US births over time
| Year | Category | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 129 | 2,209 |
| 2024 | Girls | 117 | 2,359 |
| 2023 | Girls | 102 | 2,574 |
| 2022 | Girls | 94 | 2,811 |
| 2021 | Girls | 84 | 3,086 |
| 2020 | Girls | 69 | 3,444 |
| 2019 | Boys | 13,809 | 5 |
| 2019 | Girls | 77 | 3,441 |
| 2018 | Girls | 75 | 3,570 |
| 2017 | Boys | 11,987 | 6 |
| 2017 | Girls | 78 | 3,596 |
| 2016 | Boys | 13,867 | 5 |
| 2016 | Girls | 70 | 3,871 |
| 2015 | Girls | 71 | 4,006 |
| 2014 | Boys | 10,542 | 7 |
| 2014 | Girls | 58 | 4,356 |
Rankings are calculated separately for boys and girls. Records below the publication threshold may be missing; gaps are not zero births.
No nicknames are listed yet. The name can stand beautifully on its own.
We haven’t added verified variations for this spelling yet.
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