Leanor
Leanor is a girl baby name. Ranked #38,521 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
Leanor first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 51 babies have been named Leanor in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Leanor is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #38,521 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #38,521
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Leanor
Leanor is a girl name .
Leanor is currently ranked #38,521 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Leanor include Lea, Ley, Leaie, and Leanie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Leanor 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