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Lenamae

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Pronounced LEE-nuh-may /ˈliː.nə.meɪ/Medium

Meaning: A double name joining Lena — a short form of Helena, Magdalena or Elena, ultimately linked to Greek Helene ('light, torch') — with Mae, a spelling of May, itself from the month or as a pet form of Mary or Margaret. A homespun American compound.Low

In 30 seconds: Lenamae fuses Lena and Mae into one warm, front-porch name (said 'LEE-nuh-may').
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningA double name joining Lena — a short form of Helena, Magdalena or Elena, ultimately linked to Greek Helene ('light, torch') — with Mae, a spelling of May, itself from the month or as a pet form of Mary or Margaret. A homespun American compound.
U.S. rank (2024)#14448 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1916
Total births (all-time)≈ 51

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191619162024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Lenamae is a compound of Lena — short for Helena, Elena or Magdalena — and Mae, a spelling of May long used as a middle name across the American South. Double names of this shape were common in the early twentieth century and are being rediscovered (said 'LEE-nuh-may').

It appears only very rarely in U.S. records. Rare, homespun, and vintage.

Did you know? Lenamae is the kind of name that used to be two: Lena Mae, spoken together so often that the space fell away (said 'LEE-nuh-may').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Lenamae — Lena + Mae compound; Southern double-name tradition

Variations

LenamayLenna MaeLinamae

Nicknames

LenaMae

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lenamae mean?

Lenamae joins Lena — short for Helena or Magdalena — with Mae, a form of May long used as a middle name.

How do you pronounce Lenamae?

It's said LEE-nuh-may /ˈliː.nə.meɪ/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Lenamae a boy or girl name?

Lenamae is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Lenamae?

Lenamae is a very rare name in the U.S.

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