The nameLeena
Leena is a girl's name, mostly given in France in the 2010s.
- Girl's name
- Finnish and international
Meaning
It is a Finnish form of Helen, and also a spelling of Lina.
Origin
Finnish and international.
History
First given in France in the late 1970s, Leena peaked in the early 2010s, then declined.
Popularity of the name Leena
Leena in France
Leena was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 480 births over the decade, 50% of all recorded babies named Leena. Its rise began around 2000, and it peaked in 2012. Half of all babies named Leena in France were born before 2012, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 21 births a year on average, against 32 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Leena in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Leena mean?
It is a Finnish form of Helen, and also a spelling of Lina.
What is the origin of the name Leena?
Finnish and international.
Is Leena a girl's or a boy's name?
Leena is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Leena?
Variants and related names of Leena include Helen, Helene and Lina.