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Leland

Pronunciation: [ l-EEL-uhnd ]

Girl Name #6,572 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Leland is a girl name, recorded for 18 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced l-EEL-uhnd.

Parents who love the name Leland often also consider Lena, Leona, Lela .

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#6,572
Total SSA Count
18

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Lel Ley Lelie Lelaie

Also a Boy Name

Leland is also used as a boy name, ranked #548.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Leland

Is Leland a boy or girl name?
Leland is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #6572. As a boy name, it is ranked #548. Leland is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Leland?
Leland is pronounced l-EEL-uhnd.
How popular is the name Leland?
Leland is currently ranked #6572 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Leland?
Common nicknames for Leland include Lel, Ley, Lelie, and Lelaie.
Is Leland a common or rare name?
Leland is an uncommon name, ranked #6572 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Leland

Leland is a girl name .

Is Leland a boy or girl name? Leland is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #6,572 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #548. Leland is more commonly used as a boy name.

Leland is currently ranked #6,572 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Leland include Lel, Ley, Lelie, and Lelaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Leland include Lela, Lelani . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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