Lightning
Pronunciation: [ l-EYETN-ihng ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Lightning first appeared in US Social Security records in 2021.
Over 11 babies have been named Lightning in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lightning is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #44,448 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #44,448
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Lightning
Lightning is a boy name .
Lightning is currently ranked #44,448 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Lightning include Lig, Ligh, Lighy, Lighie, Light, Lighty, Lightie, Ing, Ingy, Ingie, Ning, and Liy. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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