Leary
Pronunciation: [ l-IHR-ee ]
Leary is a girl baby name. Ranked #48,734 in the US, popular nicknames include Lea, Ley, and Leaie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #48,734
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Leary is also used as a boy name, ranked #38617.
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About the Name Leary
Leary is a girl name .
Is Leary a boy or girl name? Leary is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #48,734 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #38,617. Leary is more commonly used as a boy name.
Leary is currently ranked #48,734 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Leary include Lea, Ley, and Leaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
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