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Boy Name #12,980 Most Popular Hidden Gem 4 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Leni is a boy name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Leni often also consider Emit, Sharmon, Coran .

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Historical Record

Leni first appeared in US Social Security records in 2007.

Over 27 babies have been named Leni in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Leni is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #12,980 for boy names in the US .

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Rising Fast Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#12,980
Total SSA Count
7

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Leni is also used as a girl name, ranked #1245.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Leni

Is Leni a boy or girl name?
Leni is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #12980. As a girl name, it is ranked #1245. Leni is more commonly used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Leni?
Leni is currently ranked #12980 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Is Leni a common or rare name?
Leni is an uncommon name, ranked #12980 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What boy names are similar to Leni?
Leni pairs well with Emit, Sharmon, Coran, Thelman in style and sound.
Are there other spellings for Leni?
Related spellings include Lennox, Lennon, Lenny, Lenox.

About the Name Leni

Leni is a boy name .

Is Leni a boy or girl name? Leni is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #12,980 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,245. Leni is more commonly used as a girl name.

Leni is currently ranked #12,980 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Leni include Lennox, Lennon, Lenny, Lenox, Lenin . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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