Light or torch; variation of Lena or Renee
Lenay is a modern American coinage, likely functioning as a phonetic blend of Lena and the suffix -ay, or a variant of the French name Renee. As a derivative of Lena, it shares roots with Helen, meaning 'light' or 'torch'. It is often chosen by parents seeking a familiar sound with a unique spelling.
Less common today
Lenay isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,063 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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