Lenya Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationLEN-yah / ˈlɛ.njəRussian; Hebrew
Meaning
Russian: 'light'; Hebrew: 'God has answered'
Historical & Cultural Background
Lenya is often considered a diminutive of the name Elena in Russian-speaking cultures. It has gained popularity in various countries due to its melodic sound. The name is sometimes associated with qualities of brightness and responsiveness, reflecting its meanings in different languages.
Trend Summary
Lenya has seen a gradual increase in usage in recent years, particularly among parents seeking unique names.
Similar Names
Variants
- Lena
- Leni
International Variants
- Léna (French)
- Leni (German)
- Elena (Spanish)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Lenya was first seen in the United States in 1961. Lenya has ranked as high as #1366 nationally, which occurred in 2018, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Lenya has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Lenya (2013)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1961 | 5 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2006 | 10 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2016 | 12 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 13 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 6 |