Serenity Name Meaning, Origin, Popularity, Girl Names Like Serenity

Serenity Name Origin: English
Pronunciation: ser-en-ah-tee
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Serenity Name Meaning

A name that comes with images of tropical beaches and oases, Serenity first hit the Top 100 in the late 2000s. Her peaceful vibes and beautiful sound make her the perfect pick for a baby girl.

While she’s a relatively fresh addition to the top of the charts, she’s avoiding feeling too trendy. In addition, she has remained free from overuse. As word names continue to blossom on the charts, Serenity is right at home. She has virtue name vibes as well, similar in sound to Charity, Trinity, and Chastity.

Serenity has an artistic side as well, the perfect pick for parents looking for a name with vision. She’s a natural with a paintbrush but takes to music as well. Like her name, she’s a calming force to those around her and is often the leader in group activities.

Serenity is a mature name that’s gorgeous on a grown woman, but she can be dainty enough for a little one. If you’re looking for some nickname options, there’s the spunky Nita and Serena as well as more playful picks like Sera and Siri.

If you’re blessed with a peaceful little one, Serenity is a great choice to capture her spirit. She also has plenty of good vibes to carry your baby girl through life.

Serenity Name Popularity

How popular is the name Serenity? Here’s everything we know.

Year	Rank	# Births	% Births
1910	—	0	0%
1911	—	0	0%
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1973	2,715	5	0.0004%
1974	—	0	0%
1975	—	0	0%
1976	1,574	24	0.0019%
1977	2,046	13	0.001%
1978	1,885	16	0.0012%
1979	1,804	21	0.0015%
1980	2,639	7	0.0005%
1981	1,748	24	0.0016%
1982	2,328	11	0.0007%
1983	2,522	8	0.0005%
1984	3,018	5	0.0003%
1985	2,627	8	0.0005%
1986	2,064	17	0.0011%
1987	3,103	6	0.0004%
1988	2,487	12	0.0008%
1989	3,028	7	0.0004%
1990	2,521	14	0.0008%
1991	2,522	15	0.0009%
1992	1,587	50	0.0031%
1993	1,835	35	0.0022%
1994	1,541	53	0.0035%
1995	1,234	87	0.0058%
1996	1,224	91	0.0061%
1997	968	150	0.0101%
1998	838	202	0.0135%
1999	488	492	0.0329%
2000	427	628	0.0411%
2001	375	756	0.0502%
2002	290	1,041	0.0695%
2003	233	1,396	0.0918%
2004	191	1,765	0.1158%
2005	168	1,967	0.1287%
2006	135	2,592	0.1655%
2007	126	2,729	0.173%
2008	111	3,100	0.2006%
2009	93	3,472	0.2323%
2010	82	3,471	0.2409%
2011	66	3,853	0.2704%
2012	58	4,227	0.2966%
2013	52	4,444	0.3121%
2014	59	4,315	0.2962%
2015	71	3,968	0.2727%
2016	72	3,809	0.2642%
2017	79	3,537	0.2534%
2018	76	3,510	0.2555%
2019	78	3,399	0.2511%
2020	69	3,319	0.2608%
2021	84	2,838	0.2322%
2022	95	2,766	0.2097%

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Names Like Serenity

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What names are diminutives of Serenity?

A diminutive is a name that’s like Serenity sounds, you might also like these names that sound like Serenity, but shorter.

Name	Meaning	Origin
Nita	A diminutive form of Anita.	Spanish
Ren	Lotus	Japanese
Sera	Princess	Hebrew
Seren	Star	Welsh
Wren	Bird	English

What names are variants of Serenity?

Mix it up with these names that are a variation of the name Serenity.

Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender
Serene	Serene, calm	Latin

What names sound like Serenity?

If you like how Serenity sounds, you might also like these names that sound like Serenity.

Name	Meaning	Origin
Sereena	Serene, calm	Latin
Serena	Serene, calm	Latin
Serendipity	Surprise good fortune	American, English

What names are similar to Serenity?

Find a name that’s like Serenity, but just a little bit different.

Name	Meaning	Origin
Charity	Dear, beloved	Latin
Chastity	Pure	Latin
Faith	Devotion	English
Grace	Gracious one	English
Harmony	Perfect unity	English

Haven	Safe place	English
Heaven	Paradise	English
Melody	Song	English
Nevaeh	Heaven	American
Trinity	The Holy Trinity	English

Lists With Serenity

Find inspiration in these baby girl name lists featuring the name Serenity.

Siblings of Serenity

Mamas with kids named Serenity also have kids with these names.

Name	Meaning	Origin
Zachariah	The Lord recalled	Hebrew
Ezekiel	God will strengthen	Hebrew
Christian	Follower of Christ	Latin
Trinity	The Holy Trinity	English
Alana	Little rock	English
Lilly	Lily flower	English
Joshua	God is salvation	Hebrew
Julian	Young at heart	Latin
Jolie	Pretty	French
Felicity	Happiness	Latin

Sabrina	“The siren from the river Severn,” in allusion to a legendary princess.	Celtic

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41 Comments

Faith Oct 31 at 11:53 am

It goes with our other girls names of Joy and Hope

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Talisha Jul 13 at 9:54 am

I gave her that name because she’s a little blessing from God and it’s a special prayer somewhere in the holy bible and serenity’s a girl not a boy

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Terrianna nance Mar 5 at 11:53 pm

I like the meaning of it

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- Serenity Apr 21 at 8:35 pm
  
  Thank you my name is serenity
  
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  - Serenity Apr 21 at 8:38 pm
    
    I like the meaning of my name I used to hat it because it was a long name but now I love my name
    
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Ashley Mar 5 at 6:37 pm

My oldest daughter picked it out cause she got serenity in her class.. I like the name..and no i dont have nothing to share

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Talisha Feb 20 at 8:01 am

I chose my daughter name because she’s a blessing to me and she’s gonna be 5 months on Tuesday she’s got her own personality and she’s a mama’s gift from God. I love my little angel so much she’s my little love bug

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Professional Dreamer Jan 3 at 4:55 pm

as an author, I loved the name Serenity for one of my characters (my figurative babies) because of the hypocritical situation it put the reader in, as the character who holds the name is a feral gremlin child who is one of the antagonists with her two siblings, fittingly named Trinity and Harmony.

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Talisha Oct 10 at 9:17 am

It’s a prayer that’s I came up with my baby girl name. And I love my baby girl name because she knows that she is loved

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Alicia Feb 17 at 10:55 am

When I found out I was pregnant I was in active addiction and she was my reason for getting clean. So I chose to name her Serenity for the Serenity prayer. I couldnt change my past but I could change my present and future behavior for her.

I love the name her name is beautiful but people struggle to spell it and say it so I am worried she will have a hard time spelling her name as she gets school age. We call her Ren for short.
Serenity is such a happy baby, she is walking and talking. She loves yogurt and playing with her toys. Shes an amazing little girl.

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Jessica Feb 9 at 8:40 am

I wanted something that represented what i desore her to be peaceful.. seren

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- Serenity Apr 21 at 8:39 pm
  
  I get called seren
  
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Tiayounda Jan 19 at 9:54 am

Just like the name serenity

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Amanda Dec 8 at 11:36 am

My fianc? and I chose Serenity because when we first met our song was Return to Serenity by Testament. And ever since he shown me that song I always thought of naming a girl that. And it seemed like Serenity loves her name because she was always kicking when the song came on!

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Lauren Nov 9 at 9:21 am

1. We chose the name Serenity because my fianc?’s late aunt wanted to name a girl Serenity and we both liked the name.
2. Serenity is a very pretty name and I love the meaning. However, it is a bit long so a nickname for her will be a must.

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- Amanda Marie Fournier Jun 19 at 11:57 am
  
  My daughters name is Serenity and I call her Riri . She is two in two months and is already saying “I Riri “
  
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- Serenity Aug 10 at 12:30 pm
  
  My name is Serenity and my nickname is Ren
  
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  - Serenity Mcfarland Feb 6 at 1:36 pm
    
    Yea same
    
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Oaklynn Oct 14 at 12:44 pm

My best friend of six years is a Serenity I think she is just amazing and I adore and try to be a little bit more like her everyday I thank the lord that he gave her to me so she could help me through the hardest parts of my life

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Makida Aug 12 at 7:39 pm

I went through hell with my children father and I was like u know what my baby will not be unhappy or troubled so she deserved one of the best names (Serenity) ?

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Naomi Mar 27 at 10:40 am

When pregnant with Serenity in 2009, I desired for my unborn child to be filled with peace. I prayed. Asked the Lord to bless my child with peace-eternally. I researched names meaning “PEACE” I found none & I prayed for a name meaning “Tranquility ” then someone suggested that I name her Serenity. I searched the definition of “Serenity” then… I knew God heard me and that her name is Serenity.

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Alicia England Mar 22 at 9:07 am

I chose the name Serenity due to being a recovering drug addict. I couldn’t get sober for myself and I started praying for a purpose. i found out I was pregnant shortly after and I knew if I was having a little girl I needed to name her Serenity because she was the calm in the midst of the most chaotic time in my life-active addiction. She is here now and her name suits her so well. She is such a calm baby!

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Vanessa Mar 16 at 2:47 pm

I like the name serenity because it made me think of forever.. Everlasting and energy. And beatutiful life..

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Teresa Mar 2 at 4:30 am

Its because she gives me hope

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Heather Feb 5 at 1:39 am

We named our oldest daughter Serenity. My husband suggested it and I was just in LOVE! I love how feminine and elegant it is!!

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Talia Feb 3 at 1:10 am

It’s different but not enough to where people still can pronounce it

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Nikki Jan 16 at 3:51 pm

Her daddy named her and I absolutely love it ?

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Chris N Samanthia Nov 22 at 4:49 pm

My mother Inlaw picked Serenity but I really liked it after I read the Serenity prayer

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Patricia Nov 19 at 8:06 pm

I had a very long and hard year to include my soulmate and I losing twins early on in a pregnancy this year. It crushed us. We were devastated and just couldn’t seem to find any peace and the healing just wasn’t happening as quick as everyone seems to to you it will. How can you find peace after losing not just one, but two of your babies. I took it especially hard and felt angry and sad and guilty. Was it something I had done wrong? It was not of course but still, the emotions and thoughts during this was torture. Anyway, he was so supportive even through his own turmoil. Within a very short time after the loss of our twins, I became to feel sick often. I suffer from seizures and other serious health conditions but this was not that. I went to a doctor and couldn’t believe it, we were pregnant AGAIN!! My immediate reaction was not right away excitement, but fear. Neal however was over the moon. This was our rainbow baby he said. Our peace we longed for. Still I was to scared to be overjoyed. As the pregnancy went on I could finally feel that sweet sweet excitement of having our tiny new miracle coming so bravely into our world. We felt early that she was a girl, we even had dreams like many new parents to be about our baby girl and talked about what we pictured her looking like etc. She was to be our new beginning. We were right! An emergency raised outside of the pregnancy with my health when I was once again taken into the hospital. I had a heart attack and there was now a threat to us both. They took me to ultrasound for precautionary reasons and she was a she! We had already been calling her our Serenity because the very definition means calm, peaceful. She was the peace in our lives to get it through. This was our new beginning, the Eve to a new beautiful chance at life with a new baby to make our lives and family more complete. Serenity Eve is what we named her because together the 2 names mean peaceful new beginning, peaceful giver of life or calm new beginning or calm giver of life. We are sad to say that on November 16 our little piece of peace came into this world small and ready for wings to fly instead of just feet to one day run. My heart surgery ended up being handled at the same time. Serenity was the peaceful miracle we waited for in a very painful time and now she is staring her new journey in a place of no pain and it’s so painful without her. However Serenity Eve still fits her because she truly brought peace and happiness back to us and our family and I got to hold her with me even if only for a little while. She is at Peace. I only wish so badly that we could have watched our baby girl get to be born full term, learn to scoot, crawl , walk, talk and grow into whomever she would be. We love you Serenity Eve Arceneaux. You’ll always be our Peaceful Angel. I wish so bad you were still here. Mommy. Daddy and your whole family love you so much even without you hete here with us physically. We will always keep you with us and you will for sure always be a huge part of Mommy’s heart as it was your passing that made the doctors ready to try and fix Mommy’s heart so I could continue to be here for Daddy and your sister and brothers. My heart beats now because of you. You left us and opened the door for the surgeons to help me. I wish so badly this didn’t happen, I wish you were here and healthy. Serenity Eve, you are the most beautiful and perfect angel. You already saved my life, you must be glowing with radiance and beauty. I know you are at peace, I just wish you could have enjoyed this life with us. You’ll always always always be loved. My hearts beats for you.

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Vanessa Nov 15 at 2:47 pm

I picked the name serenity. Because i love the serenity prayer.. And im happy my baby is here. Im loving her more and more each day. With a beautiful smile..

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Angela Nichole Oct 29 at 9:44 am

I chose the name serenity because I am in recovery. She is a NA BABY

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Leeanna Oct 23 at 10:13 am

I chose her name because it came from one of my favorite tv shows when I was little. Sailor Moon has a character named Princess Serenity.

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Aleigha Oct 2 at 10:09 am

Me and my husband chose Serenity because she brought us peace of mind and heart. We had a difficult time conceiving, with a loss before her, so when we heard her heart beat, what we felt was serene. So when we found out she was a girl, we knew that was the name for her since it has so much meaning behind it, and the meaning describes the feeling in our hearts for her.

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Ta'Swana Sep 26 at 1:09 pm

Serenity means peace. At the time when I found out I was pregnant I was deeply depressed. I was in a very dark place. She saved my life. Her middle name is Hope. Whenever I feel like giving up she’s my inspiration to keep pushing.

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Keylaboo Sep 12 at 6:35 am

I chose serenity because of the prayer and i also wanted something meaningful, simple and common. She’s my rainbow baby so i had to have lots of Faith.

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Carol Sep 9 at 11:38 am

It’s a cute baby name

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Amber Aug 17 at 5:25 pm

I chose the name Serenity because I currently chose to learn how to meditate and live a peaceful life. I also was able to connect with the Serenity Prayer “God He me the Serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.” And when my daughter was born she seemed so at peace and calm and serenity stands for being Serene, Calm, Peaceful.

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Shaniqua Aug 12 at 9:03 am

My first child Serenity her name was chosing by the Serenity Prayer i tried to use in my life before she was born.

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Daniella Jun 13 at 11:03 am

My daughters name is serenity faithlynn. I choose to name her that because when I was only 10 yrs old I was diagnosed with lupus and juvenile rheumatoid arthritis I was taking cancer treatments that were suppose to sterilize my ovaries and I did want that I begged God to take any and all sicknesses away from me and soon enough a few weeks more of treatments went by and I was told on my last blood screen I was clear I am now blessed with 2 wonderful children

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Maurissa Jun 10 at 4:45 am

I was having an incredibly difficult time picking a name. Until I prayed several times for a name and I continually came across the serenity prayer. I was in need of peace in my life and took it as sign from above that serenity would be the perfect name for my child. Ever since she was born a sense of peace and solitude has come into my life.

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Zanida Apr 15 at 6:26 am

I chose Serenity because I think it’s a beautiful name. The Serenity Prayer is what inspired me to name my daughter Serenity.

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