The nameLeana
Leana is a soft blend of Lea and Anna, close to Liana.
- Girl's name
- Modern
Meaning
Leana is usually read as a combination of Lea, from Leah, and Ana, from Hannah, "grace".
Origin
Modern.
History
In the United States Leana reached 797th place in 1880. In England and Wales its best rank since 1996 is 1522nd, in 1996.
Popularity of the name Leana
Leana in the United States
Leana was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 806 births over the decade, 16% of all recorded babies named Leana. Its rise began around 1896, and it peaked in 2010. Half of all babies named Leana in the United States were born before 1992. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 74 births a year.
Leana in France
Leana was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 12,435 births over the decade, 58% of all recorded babies named Leana. Its rise began around 1997, and it peaked in 2018. Half of all babies named Leana in France were born before 2014, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 507 births a year on average, against 1,219 in the five years before.
Leana in Belgium
Leana in Switzerland
Sibling names for Leana
Names from the same generation as Leana, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Leana mean?
Leana is usually read as a combination of Lea, from Leah, and Ana, from Hannah, "grace".
What is the origin of the name Leana?
Modern.
Is Leana a girl's or a boy's name?
Leana is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Leana?
In 2024, Leana was the 2116th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 90 births.
What are good sibling names for Leana?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Sabine, Aminata, Malina and Linnea for a sister, Konrad, Ciaran, Mervin and Pierre for a brother.