Bright one, shining light, or torch
Lenae is often considered a modern American variant of Lena or Linnea. It likely derives from the Greek 'Helene', meaning 'torch' or 'shining light', or the Scandinavian 'Linnea', referring to the twinflower named after botanist Carl Linnaeus.
Less common today
Lenae isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,431 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American professional soccer player
