The nameLeyna
Leyna is a modern spelling close to Lena and Leina.
- Girl's name
- Modern
Meaning
Leyna is usually read as a variant of Lena, a short form of Helena or Magdalena.
Origin
Modern.
History
In the United States Leyna reached 1781st place in 2006.
Popularity of the name Leyna
Leyna in the United States
Leyna was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 764 births over the decade, 36% of all recorded babies named Leyna. Its rise began around 1980, and it peaked in 2006. Half of all babies named Leyna in the United States were born before 2009, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 52 births a year.
Leyna in France
Leyna was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 3,385 births over the decade, 50% of all recorded babies named Leyna. Its rise began around 2004, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Leyna in France were born before 2017, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 444 births a year on average, against 359 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Leyna
Names from the same generation as Leyna, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Leyna mean?
Leyna is usually read as a variant of Lena, a short form of Helena or Magdalena.
What is the origin of the name Leyna?
Modern.
Is Leyna a girl's or a boy's name?
Leyna is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Leyna?
In 2024, Leyna was the 4057th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 36 births.
What are the variants of the name Leyna?
Variants and related names of Leyna include Helena and Lena.
What are good sibling names for Leyna?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Leana, Lyna, Jelena and Viktoria for a sister, Élie, Filip, Aleksandar and Alain for a brother.