Leyani
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Leyani is a girl name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records.
Parents who love the name Leyani often also consider Kingsleigh, Cariya, Omi .
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Leyani first appeared in US Social Security records in 2007.
Over 153 babies have been named Leyani in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Leyani is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #14,278 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #14,278
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Leyani
Leyani is a girl name .
Leyani is currently ranked #14,278 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Leyani include Ley, Leya, Leyay, Leyaie, Leie, and Leykins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Leyani include Leya, Leyah . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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