The nameLeïna
Leïna is a modern girl's name, close to Léna and Leïla. It was popular in France in the 2010s.
- Girl's name
- Recent creation
Meaning
Leïna has no established etymology. It is linked to Lena, a pet form of Helen, or to the Arabic Leila, "night".
Origin
Recent creation.
History
Leïna appeared in the early 1980s and peaked in the mid 2010s.
Popularity of the name Leïna
Leïna in France
Leïna was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 1,985 births over the decade, 55% of all recorded babies named Leïna. Its rise began around 2000, and it peaked in 2014. Half of all babies named Leïna 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: 111 births a year on average, against 169 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Leïna in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Leïna mean?
Leïna has no established etymology. It is linked to Lena, a pet form of Helen, or to the Arabic Leila, "night".
What is the origin of the name Leïna?
Recent creation.
Is Leïna a girl's or a boy's name?
Leïna is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Leïna?
Variants and related names of Leïna include Helen and Helene.