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The baby name Serenity is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced /səˈrɛnɪti/ (suh-REN-i-tee).

Serenity is English in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 4.0
Origin: English
Pronunciation: /səˈrɛnɪti/ (suh-REN-i-tee)

What is the meaning of the name Serenity ?

The baby name Serenity is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced /səˈrɛnɪti/ (suh-REN-i-tee).

Serenity is English in Origin.

Serenity is an English word-name meaning "peacefulness, calm, clarity," taken from the noun serenity, ultimately from Latin serenitas ("clearness, tranquility") and the adjective serenus ("clear, unclouded, serene"). The term entered English via Old French serein/serenite and Middle English serenite; as a given name it belongs to the modern revival of abstract and virtue names alongside Harmony and Hope.

Use as a personal name was rare before the late 20th century, then surged in the United States in the early 2000s, reaching the Top 100 through much of the 2010s; it remains largely feminine but is occasionally unisex. Related names and near-cognates include Serena (Latin), Serenella (Italian), and the Welsh Seren (similar in sound but meaning "star"). Spelling variants such as Sereniti and Serenitee appear, with nicknames Sera, Seri, Ren, or Reni. The name evokes poise, composure, and a soothing presence.

Serenity has the following similar or variant Names

Serenity – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
BN Girls 0 #114 1 5,459
United States Girls 2024 #116 2,342 8,487
KW 0 #121 1 5,216
IQ 0 #133 1 3,533
Canada Girls 2024 #226 60 2,795
NA Girls 0 #237 1 7,146
MO Girls 0 #263 1 7,056
IL 0 #282 1 6,291
TW Girls 0 #289 1 8,139
HR Girls 0 #293 2 3,687
KZ Girls 0 #331 2 5,862
GH Girls 0 #337 1 6,973
JO Girls 0 #339 1 7,570
QA Girls 0 #341 3 15,378
CZ Girls 0 #351 1 5,378
MY 0 #354 1 12,352
CN Girls 0 #355 5 8,829
PH Girls 0 #371 20 13,098
PH Boys 0 #408 1 11,440
EG 0 #412 1 6,387
OM Girls 0 #422 3 15,987
PA Girls 0 #516 3 9,861
IQ Girls 0 #522 4 11,303
RU Girls 0 #523 1 11,913
GT Girls 0 #541 1 7,500
IR Girls 0 #545 1 8,334
LY 0 #554 6 12,703
KW Girls 0 #557 5 19,177
CR Girls 0 #568 6 11,342
BH 0 #586 2 17,937
AE Girls 0 #595 3 20,968
BD Boys 0 #605 1 10,045
SG Girls 0 #626 7 18,916
AR Girls 0 #630 1 8,289
BO Girls 0 #651 1 9,488
LB 0 #688 3 13,263
SG Boys 0 #738 2 17,960
SY 0 #766 2 11,684
NG Girls 0 #824 3 15,093
TN 0 #864 2 13,765
United States Boys 2019 #887 5 7,235
CL Girls 0 #911 5 14,098
EG Boys 0 #925 1 15,035
NL Girls 0 #942 14 5,933
CO Boys 0 #981 1 15,656
NG Boys 0 #1,000 2 16,906
EG Girls 0 #1,006 4 14,742
SA Girls 0 #1,008 7 25,931
PE Girls 0 #1,010 1 14,861
IN Boys 0 #1,039 1 16,750
MY Girls 0 #1,065 8 24,821
ZA Girls 0 #1,118 24 25,928
AE Boys 0 #1,143 1 22,615
CO Girls 0 #1,151 2 16,140
MX Girls 0 #1,167 17 17,781
MY Boys 0 #1,182 1 25,439
DZ 0 #1,232 3 20,130
TR 0 #1,251 4 19,440
ZA Boys 0 #1,268 5 25,619
IT Girls 0 #1,424 23 9,415

Serenity is popular in 47 countries — most recent births per country:

Canada
United States
New York City (Black, non-Hispanic), United States
New York City (Hispanic), United States
AE

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People also ask about Serenity

Serenity is predominantly a girl's name.
Serenity is a 4 syllable name, pronounced /səˈrɛnɪti/ (suh-REN-i-tee).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Sera, Seren, Ren, Reni and Serene.
Yes — Serenity ranked #116 in United States in 2024, and appears in official birth registries across 2 countries.
Serenity ranks highest in United States (#116 in 2024).
Serenity's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #159 in 2014 to #226 in 2024 in Canada.