Lenis

Pronunciation: [ l-EEN-uhs ]

Lenis is a girl baby name. Ranked #12,207 in the US, popular nicknames include Len, Ley, and Lenie.

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Girl Name #12,207 Most Popular Hidden Gem 5 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Lenis is a girl name, recorded for 9 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced l-EEN-uhs.

Parents who love the name Lenis often also consider Annexie, Adrea, Johnny .

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Historical Record

Lenis first appeared in US Social Security records in 2001.

Over 14 babies have been named Lenis in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Lenis is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #12,207 for girl names in the US .

Popularity Over Time

#12,207
Current Rank
Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#12,207
Total SSA Count
9

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Nicknames

Len Ley Lenie

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Lenis is also used as a boy name, ranked #17892.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lenis

Is Lenis a boy or girl name?
Lenis is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #12207. As a boy name, it is ranked #17892. Lenis is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Lenis?
Lenis is pronounced l-EEN-uhs.
How popular is the name Lenis?
Lenis is currently ranked #12207 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Lenis?
Common nicknames for Lenis include Len, Ley, and Lenie.
Is Lenis a common or rare name?
Lenis is an uncommon name, ranked #12207 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What girl names are similar to Lenis?
Lenis pairs well with Annexie, Adrea, Johnny, Daniel in style and sound.
Are there other spellings for Lenis?
Related spellings include Leni.

About the Name Lenis

Lenis is a girl name .

Is Lenis a boy or girl name? Lenis is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #12,207 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #17,892. Lenis is more commonly used as a girl name.

Lenis is currently ranked #12,207 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Lenis include Len, Ley, and Lenie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Lenis include Leni . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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