Lenis
Pronunciation: [ l-EEN-uhs ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Lenis first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 38 babies have been named Lenis in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lenis is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #17,892 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #17,892
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Lenis is also used as a girl name, ranked #12207.
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About the Name Lenis
Lenis is a boy name .
Is Lenis a boy or girl name? Lenis is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #17,892 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #12,207. Lenis is more commonly used as a girl name.
Lenis is currently ranked #17,892 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Lenis include Len, Ley, Leie, and Lenkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Lenis include Lenin . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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