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Renae

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Pronounced rə-NAY /rəˈneɪ/High

Meaning: Variant of Renée — French feminine of René, from Latin renatus, 'reborn, born again'High

In 30 seconds: Born again, spelled American: Renae carries Renée's meaning — 'reborn' — in a phonetic dress that swaps the French accent for a friendly -ae. Vintage-1970s warmth, spiritual at the root.
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Origin HighFrench, Latin
MeaningVariant of Renée — French feminine of René, from Latin renatus, 'reborn, born again'
U.S. rank (2025)#3287 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births48 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1970
Total births (all-time)≈ 14,140

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197019252025

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

Renae is an American phonetic spelling of Renée — the French feminine of René, from Latin renatus, 'reborn, born again', an early-Christian baptismal name. The -ae spelling spread in mid-twentieth-century English-speaking countries, especially as a middle name.

It registers as an uncommon vintage spelling today. Reborn at the root, soft, and warmly retro.

Did you know? Renée and its spellings all come from the early-Christian name Renatus, 'reborn' — chosen to mark baptism, the believer's spiritual second birth.
Overall data confidence 88%
Behind the Name — Renée — etymology

Variations

RenéeReneeRene

Nicknames

Nae

Famous Bearers

  • ★Renae Lawrence (1977-)
    Australian woman who served nine years in Indonesian prison after the Bali Nine drug case

If you like Renae…

Renee— the standard spelling of the same name
Renata— the fuller 'reborn' classic
Janae— a fellow -ae spelling
Danae— the companion -ae girls' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Renae mean?

Renae is a variant of Renée, from Latin renatus, 'reborn, born again'.

How do you pronounce Renae?

It's said rə-NAY /rəˈneɪ/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Renae a boy or girl name?

Renae is a girl's name.

How popular is Renae?

Renae is an uncommon vintage spelling in the U.S.

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