Leven
Pronunciation: [ l-EEV-uhn ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Leven first appeared in US Social Security records in 2013.
Over 10 babies have been named Leven in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Leven is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #42,834 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #42,834
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Leven is also used as a boy name, ranked #5885.
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About the Name Leven
Leven is a girl name .
Is Leven a boy or girl name? Leven is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #42,834 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #5,885. Leven is more commonly used as a boy name.
Leven is currently ranked #42,834 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Leven include Lev, Ley, Leie, and Levkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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