Leny
Pronunciation: [ l-EHN-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Leny first appeared in US Social Security records in 2003.
Over 70 babies have been named Leny in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Leny is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #14,500 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #14,500
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Leny is also used as a girl name, ranked #55944.
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About the Name Leny
Leny is a boy name .
Is Leny a boy or girl name? Leny is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #14,500 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #55,944. Leny is more commonly used as a boy name.
Leny is currently ranked #14,500 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Leny include Lennox, Lennon, Lenny, Lenox, Lenin . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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