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.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Lenae in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American professional soccer player
