Leshan
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Leshan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1975.
Over 11 babies have been named Leshan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Leshan is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #21,275 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #21,275
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Leshan is also used as a girl name, ranked #62783.
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About the Name Leshan
Leshan is a boy name .
Is Leshan a boy or girl name? Leshan is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #21,275 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #62,783. Leshan is more commonly used as a boy name.
Leshan is currently ranked #21,275 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Leshan include Les, Lesh, Leshy, Leshie, Ley, Leie, and Leskins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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