Serenity

At a Glance: Name: Serenity – Meaning: peacefulness, calm – Origin: English (modern coinage from the vocabulary word 'serenity') – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: suh-REN-ih-tee

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Serenity is a girl's name pronounced suh-REN-ih-tee, taken directly from the English vocabulary word for peacefulness and calm. It's a modern coinage rather than a name with historical roots — parents chose it because it names the word's meaning outright. SSA records for it stretch back to 1972.

Meaning & Origin of Serenity

Meaning: Peacefulness, calm.

Origin: English (modern coinage from the vocabulary word 'serenity').

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Serenity

Phonetic: suh-REN-ih-tee   IPA: /səˈrɛnɪti/

Popularity of Serenity

Serenity peaked at #52 in 2013 with 4,471 babies given the name, and by 2024 had settled to #117 with 2,342 — still well within the top 200, but roughly half as common as at its high point.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1972–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Serenity mean?

Peacefulness, calm. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Serenity)

How do you pronounce Serenity?

Serenity is pronounced suh-REN-ih-tee (IPA: /səˈrɛnɪti/).

Is Serenity a popular name right now?

Serenity peaked at #52 in 2013 and is ranked #117 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1972–2024.)

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