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How to Pronounce Leng

Pronounced LUNG /ˈlΚŒΕ‹/Medium

Meaning: Leng is a Hmong given name recorded in the United States among Hmong-American families who resettled from the late nineteen-seventies onward. As with many Hmong names, its meaning lives within the language and clan tradition rather than in a single fixed English translation.Low

In 30 seconds: Leng is a Hmong given name used by Hmong-American families. Rare overall, it peaked around 1991 (said LUNG).
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Origin MediumHmong
MeaningLeng is a Hmong given name recorded in the United States among Hmong-American families who resettled from the late nineteen-seventies onward. As with many Hmong names, its meaning lives within the language and clan tradition rather than in a single fixed English translation.
U.S. rank (2006)#11488 β†˜ Falling
2006 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1991
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 324
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Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 199119802006

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Leng is a Hmong given name, rooted in the Hmong language and clan system. Its presence in American records tracks the arrival and growth of Hmong-American families.

It was never common nationally, only a few dozen boys a year at its high around 1991, concentrated in Hmong-American communities. Its arc reflects resettlement rather than mainstream fashion.

Did you know? Leng belongs to the Hmong-American community, whose names entered United States birth records in numbers after resettlement in the late twentieth century.
Overall data confidence 45%
References - Leng β€” Hmong given name; Hmong-American cohort; gloss not fixed

Variations

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Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Leng mean?

Leng is a Hmong given name; a single fixed English meaning is not reliably established.

How do you pronounce Leng?

It's said LUNG /ˈlΚŒΕ‹/, one syllable.

Is Leng a boy or girl name?

Leng is used as a boy's name.

Is Leng a popular name?

No, it is rare in the United States, used mainly within Hmong-American families and peaking in the early nineteen-nineties.

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