Light
Pronunciation: [ l-EYET ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Light first appeared in US Social Security records in 2014.
Over 67 babies have been named Light in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Light is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #25,998 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #25,998
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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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, Liie, and Ligkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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