Light

Q: Is Light a boy or girl name?

Light is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name it ranks #25998, and as a boy name it ranks #5561.

Q: How popular is the name Light?

Light is ranked #25998 in popularity for girl names.

Pronunciation: [ l-EYET ]

Girl Name #25,998 Most Popular Hidden Gem 5 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Light is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced l-EYET.

Parents who love the name Light often also consider Ahnah, Diyora, Deeasia .

Popularity Over Time

#25,998

Current Rank

New Entry Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #25,998
Total SSA Count: 6

Nicknames

Lig Liy Ligie

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Also a Boy Name

Light is also used as a boy name, ranked #5561.

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Similar Names

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Amarley Girl Ghanaian (Ga) Anashe Girl Shona/Bantu Deeasia Girl American Ahnah Girl Hebrew Channah Diyora Girl Persian Excel Girl Latin

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Frequently Asked Questions About Light

Is Light a boy or girl name?

Light is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #25998. As a boy name, it is ranked #5561. Light is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Light?

Light is pronounced l-EYET.

How popular is the name Light?

Light is currently ranked #25998 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Light?

Common nicknames for Light include Lig, Liy, and Ligie.

Is Light a common or rare name?

Light is an uncommon name, ranked #25998 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Light

Light is a girl name .

Is Light a boy or girl name? Light is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #25,998 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #5,561. Light is more commonly used as a boy name.

Light is currently ranked #25,998 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Light include Lig, Liy, and Ligie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.