Leny
Pronunciation: [ l-EHN-ee ]
Leny is a girl baby name. Ranked #55,944 in the US.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Leny is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced l-EHN-ee.
Parents who love the name Leny often also consider Heathyr, Dancia, Chrishauna .
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Historical Record
Leny first appeared in US Social Security records in 1990.
Over 33 babies have been named Leny in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Leny is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #55,944 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #55,944
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Leny
Leny is a girl name .
Is Leny a boy or girl name? Leny is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #55,944 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #14,500. Leny is more commonly used as a boy name.
Leny is currently ranked #55,944 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Leny include Lennon, Lena, Lennox, Lenora, Leni . 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