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Lenice
How to Pronounce Lenice
Pronounced luh-NEES /ləˈniːs/Low
Meaning: Lenice reads as an early-to-mid-twentieth-century American name, most plausibly a Le- opening joined to a -nice sound, or a form suggesting the Latin lenis, 'gentle, smooth.' It sits near names like Bernice and Denise in feel, and because its exact route is uncertain we present the likeliest readings honestly.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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
Lenice is best understood as a modern American formation, either a Le- prefix plus a -nice ending or a nod to the Latin lenis, 'gentle, smooth.' We trace its likely parts rather than invent a single root, and note it stayed uncommon across its life.
Lenice appeared in small numbers from the late nineteenth century onward, peaking around 1928 with still only about fifteen girls a year. A woman named Lenice at that peak would belong to a grandparents' generation today, giving the name a soft, vintage air.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Lenice mean?
It is most likely a Le- plus -nice build, or a form tied to the Latin lenis, 'gentle, smooth'; the route is uncertain.
How do you pronounce Lenice?
It is said luh-NEES /ləˈniːs/ - two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Lenice a boy or girl name?
Lenice is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Lenice?
It was always rare in the United States, given to only about fifteen girls a year even at its peak in the late nineteen-twenties.