Litany
Pronunciation: [ l-IHT-uhn-ee ]
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Litany first appeared in US Social Security records in 1985.
Over 6 babies have been named Litany in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Litany is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #35,484 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #35,484
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Litany
Litany is a girl name .
Litany is currently ranked #35,484 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Litany include Lit, Lita, Litay, Litaie, Liy, Liie, and Litkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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