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By Clare Green · Jul 2026

LEHN-yah

Lenya

OriginVariation of Lenja, Olena, Helen, Yalena, German, Russian, Greek
Meaning"shining torch"
GenderGirl
Also a boy's nameShow me Lenya as a boy's name
NB Rank#2817

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About Lenya

The name Lenya peaked for girls at #7106 in 1961.

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#130🇩🇪 Germany

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