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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Leana — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Lean|Leander
CelticGirl↑↑ Surging

Leana

lee-AH-nuh · 3 syllables

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Girl
#2119
↑↑ Surging
#2119
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 23
Peak rank
#2119 in 2024
5yr change
+335 ranks
Birth frequency
2.5 per 100,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #2119 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Celtic girl names
Leana

Popularity score: 23  ·  SSA Rank: #2119

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
92
Higher than 92% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+335 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
70
5 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
NatureCelticGirl3-syllableIrish RootModernSoftRisingRareNatural
Character
graceful elegancecreative spiritcompassionate heartcalm strength
STRONG
High confidence

Leana is a Celtic girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #2119 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +335 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#2119 · very rare
Leana at a Glance
Meaning:From Old Irish meaning 'light' or 'bright'; also a modern form of Liana, associated with climbing vines and natural grace
Language root:Old Irish · Gaelic
Peak rank:#2119 in 2024
5yr change:+335 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
LianaLeahLenaLiannaLeona
Similar Style
AriaMia◈SiennaClaraNoraElena
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Leana
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Leana illustration
Name Intelligence
Leana · Overview
Summary

Leana is a Celtic girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #2119 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 1/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Leana scores 92/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 335 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Nature · Modern character
Leana carries a soft, warm, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Leana is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
leana.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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