Leani
Leani is a girl baby name. Ranked #6,750 in the US, popular nicknames include Lea, Ley, and Leaie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Leani first appeared in US Social Security records in 1994.
Over 254 babies have been named Leani in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Leani is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #6,750 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #6,750
- Total SSA Count
- 17
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About the Name Leani
Leani is a girl name .
Leani is currently ranked #6,750 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Leani include Lea, Ley, and Leaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Leani include Leanna, Leana, Leanne, Leann, Leandra . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis