Lenya
girl nameLenya entered the US charts in 1961, peaked at #6567 in 1961, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1961–2025
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rank today
#6567
peak (1961)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #6567 |
| 1990s | #12426 |
| 2000s | #13222 |
| 2010s | #12153 |
| 2020s | #10869 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Lenya are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Lenya is a kid of about 9 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Lenya in 2025?
- Lenya is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Lenya most popular?
- Lenya peaked in 1961, reaching #6567 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Lenya with classmates?
- Lenya will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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