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Leni

female

Meaning

"Light"

Often a short form of Helena or related names, it is widely used in German-speaking contexts as a compact diminutive.

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Popularity History of Leni

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#1243Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#1243

Leni was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-46

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Leni

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Quick Facts

OriginGerman, Greek
Syllables2
Length4 letters

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