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Derived from the Latin word 'lenis' meaning soft, mild, or gentle; it characterizes a person with a tranquil nature and a lighthearted, compassionate soul.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,359 |
| Gender | Female (2% / 98%) |
| Peak year | 2025 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 2005 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 53%CA — 13%NY — 13%MD — 13%GA — 8%
Notable People
Lenita Airisto (Finnish business leader and author of Success through Style) · Lenita Lane (American film actress featured in The Mad Ghoul) · Lenita Toivakka (Finnish politician who served as Minister for Foreign Trade) · Lenita Susi (Finnish actress recognized for her role in the drama series Syke) · Lenita Gentil (Portuguese fado singer celebrated for the album Eles Foram ao Fado)
Nicknames & Diminutives
LeniNitaLita
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