Leni is a distinctive choice, ranked #514 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Leni in their class.
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UK Rank 2025
#514
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About the Name Leni
Leni is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 722 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #425 in 2023 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2004.
Leni is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Leni in their class.
Giambattista Leni — Giambattista Leni was a Roman Catholic cardinal.on consistory of 20 November 1608 was created cardinal by Pope Paul V On 20 July 1608, he was consecrated bishop by Ottavio Paravicini, Cardinal-Priest of Sant'Alessio, with Marco Cornaro, Bishop of Padua, and…
Leni Klum — Leni Olumi Klum is a German and American fashion model.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Leni
Unlikely. With around 78 UK babies named Leni per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Leni in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Leni is rising: up 686 places since 2020, to #514 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #425 in 2023.
Leni is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
Notable people named Leni include: Leni Kokkes-Hanepen, Leni Klum and Leni Robredo. Short summaries for each appear below.
Leni does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Lenis in the wild.
78
UK babies named Leni (2025)
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Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
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In a school of 600
↑ 686 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
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In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Leni
Almost certainly the only Leni in the class
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UK Popularity (2004–2025)
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Giambattista Leni was a Roman Catholic cardinal.on consistory of 20 November 1608 was created cardinal by Pope Paul V On 20 July 1608, he was consecrated bishop by Ottavio Paravicini, Cardinal-Priest of Sant'Alessio, with Marco Cornaro, Bishop of Padua, and Diego Alvarez, Archbishop of Trani, serving as co-consecrators.
Maria Leonor "Leni" Gerona Robredo is a Filipino lawyer and politician who served as the 14th vice president of the Philippines from 2016 to 2022 under President Rodrigo Duterte.