Leni is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #10335 in 2023 with 7 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2023 with 7 births ranking #10335. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 244,079 boys born was named Leni. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Leni is a cheerful, compact nickname-style name used in several European traditions. Its exact meaning depends on the longer name behind it, though it is often linked to the Helen family and light-related roots.
Once mainly a pet form, Leni now often stands alone as a given name. Its rise fits the broader modern love of short, warm names that still feel established.