Leni
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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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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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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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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Sources
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