Farrah vs Leni

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Farrah

Girl #1,151 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"joy, happiness, delight"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arab Persian American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,151
Total SSA Count
209
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Fara, Far

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Leni

Girl #1,245 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"light, bright, shining torch"

Origin: Greek via Germanic Helena

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Dutch American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,245
Total SSA Count
187
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Len

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Popularity Comparison

Farrah Rank #1,151
Leni Rank #1,245

Farrah is more popular, ranked #1151 vs #1245 for Leni.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Farrah ___

  • Farrah Lynn
  • Farrah Michelle
  • Farrah Jade
  • Farrah Rose
  • Farrah Nicole
  • Farrah Elise

Leni ___

  • Leni Rose
  • Leni Mae
  • Leni Grace
  • Leni Joy
  • Leni Claire
  • Leni Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Farrah

Jenna Nadia Layla Omar Khalil

If you choose Leni

Mia Elsa Nora Finn Leo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Farrah or Leni more popular?

Farrah is more popular, ranked #1151 compared to Leni at #1245 in the United States.

What do Farrah and Leni mean?

Farrah means "joy, happiness, delight" (Arabic origin). Leni means "light, bright, shining torch" (Greek via Germanic Helena origin).

Are Farrah and Leni boy or girl names?

Farrah is primarily a girl name. Leni is primarily a girl name.

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