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Serenity is an English word name, taken directly from the word meaning "serenity, tranquility," which ultimately comes from Latin serenus, "clear, calm." Behind the Name classifies it as modern English usage with no older tradition behind it as a personal name. It is pronounced sə-REN-ə-tee. In the United States it ranked #129 for girls in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
Behind the Name describes Serenity as coming directly from the English word meaning "serenity, tranquility," ultimately from Latin serenus, "clear, calm." It is classified as English (Modern) usage, with no history as a given name before recent decades recorded in the cached entry.
Editorial confidence: established
Linguistic roots
| Language | Form | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Latin | serenus | clear, calm |
Popularity
Serenity ranked #129 for girls in the United States in 2025 (Social Security Administration).
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #129 | ssa-2025 |
Nicknames, variants, and related names
Nicknames: None documented.
Variants: None documented.
Related names: Serena, Serenity, Trinity
What the name feels like
Serenity belongs to the modern wave of abstract-virtue word names, choosing a quality (calm) as a wish for the child rather than drawing on family or saint-name tradition, which gives it a distinctly contemporary feel.
Style tags: virtue name, word name, modern, four syllables
Editorial interpretation: This style read is editorial opinion, not a documented fact from Behind the Name or the SSA data.
If you like this name
Other modern virtue and word names with a similar aspirational, contemporary feel.
Similar by meaning
Similar by sound
- Serena
- Sincerity
- Nativity
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Serenity mean?
Serenity means "serenity, tranquility." It is the English word used directly as a given name, ultimately from Latin serenus, "clear, calm."
Is Serenity a popular name?
Yes. Serenity ranked #129 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.
Is Serenity a traditional name?
No. Behind the Name classifies it as modern English usage, part of a recent wave of abstract virtue word names rather than an older naming tradition.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Serenity — supports etymology, pronunciation, usage.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
