Leni
Leni: name meaning, origin and popularity
How popular is Leni?
Since 1880, 1,935 girls and 27 boys in the U.S. have been named Leni (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1179 in 2025. Its highest rank for boys was #10343 in 2023. In 2025, 197 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Leni FAQ
How popular is the name Leni?
Since 1880, 1,935 girls and 27 boys in the U.S. have been named Leni (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1179 in 2025. Its highest rank for boys was #10343 in 2023. In 2025, 197 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Leni a boy or girl name?
Leni is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 1,935 girls and 27 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year).