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The name Leni peaked for boys at #10335 in 2023. Leni is occasionally used for girls in 2025.

The name Leni is a girl's name of German origin meaning "shining torch".

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An up-and-coming nickname-style name, hugely popular in Germany and on the rise in the UK, Leni is stylish but sweet. Chosen for her daughter by high-profile German supermodel Heidi Klum back in 2004, Leni with its concise spelling and European feel is also on the rise in the US, alongside Lennie, Lenny, Lennox, and Lennon.
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Leni could be a diminutive form of a number of names, including Elena, Helen/e, Lenora, and Magdalena, and its similarity to trending Lainey may give it fresh appeal. 

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The name Leni peaked for girls at #1179 in 2025. The name is most popular in LENI, LENI, and LENI. Leni is occasionally used for boys in 2023.

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