Torch, bright light, or moon
Lenah is a variant of Lena, which often serves as a diminutive for names like Helena or Magdalena. It carries the etymological weight of 'torch' or 'shining light' from its Greek roots, or 'of Magdala' from its Hebrew associations. The 'h' ending adds a softer, more unique visual appeal to the traditional spelling.
Less common today
Lenah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,233 in 2020.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Pioneering Navy nurse and first female recipient of the Navy Cross
