NAME PROFILE
Lenise
Derived from the month of May, signifying the hawthorn flower, combined with the suffix -lie meaning a meadow or clearing; a vibrant and cheerful name that suggests a personality full of optimism, natural elegance, and a lighthearted spirit.
Key Stats
| Total births | 843 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1974 |
| Peak generation | Gen X |
| First recorded | 1958 |
| Most recent | 1989 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | English |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 67%IL — 33%AK — 0%MT — 0%ND — 0%
Notable People
Rose Maylie (Key character in Charles Dickens' novel Oliver Twist) · Maylie (Indie pop singer and recording artist) · Maylie (Professional youth gymnast and athlete) · Maylie (Notable social media influencer and content creator) · Maylie (Contemporary visual artist and photographer)
Nicknames & Diminutives
MayMay-MayLeeLili
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