Leandra Girl

Popularity: #906 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: lee-AN-dra /liˈændrə/

Origin: Greek; Latin

Meaning: Greek: lioness; Latin: defender of mankind

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Leandra has its roots in the Greek language, derived from the masculine name Leandros, which is composed of the elements 'leo' meaning 'lion' and 'aner' meaning 'man.' The name Leandros can be traced back to ancient Greek mythology, where it is associated with the story of Hero and Leander, a tragic tale of love that has been recounted since at least the 5th century BCE. The feminine form, Leandra, emerged as a derivative, reflecting the adaptation of masculine names into feminine counterparts in various cultures.

In terms of historical milestones, Leandra appears in classical literature and has been referenced in various works throughout the centuries. The story of Hero and Leander was notably popularized by the Roman poet Musaeus in the 5th century CE, and later by other poets and playwrights, which helped to cement the name's place in literary tradition.

The name Leandra has also been used in various forms of art and literature, symbolizing themes of love, sacrifice, and beauty. Culturally, Leandra carries connotations of strength and bravery, akin to its lion-related etymology.

The lion has historically been a symbol of courage and nobility, which may contribute to the name's enduring appeal. In addition, the name has been embraced in various cultures, often reflecting a blend of classical heritage and modern sensibilities.

While diminutive forms or variations may exist, the name Leandra itself has maintained a distinct identity, resonating with those who appreciate its historical and mythological significance.

Famous people named Leandra

In this section, you will find notable people named Leandra. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Leandra who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Leandra Medine is a writer and entrepreneur best known for founding The Man Repeller, authoring the book 'The Man Repeller: Seeking Love, Finding Overalls,' and her work in fashion blogging.

Fictional characters named Leandra

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Leandra is a fictional character from the video game series Dragon Age. She is a prominent character in the lore, known for her role in the history of the Grey Wardens.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Leandra, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

LeahLenaLydiaLilaLaraLiana

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Leandra. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

AlexandraCassandraSamanthaIsadoraEleanorMirandaAmandaKassandra

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Leandra was first seen in the United States in 1913.

Leandra has ranked as high as #1301 nationally, which occurred in 1989, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and New Mexico.

In the past 5 years the name Leandra has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Leandra is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Leandra was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Leandra.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 42 0 42
2024 38 0 38
2023 34 0 34
2022 44 0 44
2021 28 0 28
2020 44 0 44
2019 40 0 40
2018 45 0 45
2017 59 0 59
2016 59 0 59
2015 50 0 50
2014 71 0 71
2013 57 0 57
2012 84 0 84
2011 82 0 82
2010 100 0 100
2009 87 0 87
2008 82 0 82
2007 106 0 106
2006 103 0 103
2005 107 0 107
2004 113 0 113
2003 123 0 123
2002 114 0 114
2001 126 0 126
2000 142 0 142
1999 148 0 148
1998 167 0 167
1997 195 0 195
1996 174 0 174
1995 199 0 199
1994 222 0 222
1993 236 0 236
1992 228 0 228
1991 244 9 235
1990 250 0 250
1989 275 6 269
1988 221 0 221
1987 185 0 185
1986 170 6 164
1985 129 5 124
1984 98 0 98
1983 134 7 127
1982 107 5 102
1981 97 0 97
1980 86 0 86
1979 83 0 83
1978 78 0 78
1977 76 0 76
1976 73 0 73
1975 71 0 71
1974 95 0 95
1973 59 0 59
1972 47 0 47
1971 74 0 74
1970 40 0 40
1969 62 0 62
1968 75 0 75
1967 63 0 63
1966 30 0 30
1965 23 0 23
1964 16 0 16
1963 21 0 21
1962 22 0 22
1961 24 0 24
1960 26 0 26
1959 19 0 19
1958 23 0 23
1957 21 0 21
1956 16 0 16
1955 17 0 17
1954 18 0 18
1953 15 0 15
1952 20 0 20
1951 18 0 18
1950 20 0 20
1949 20 0 20
1948 22 0 22
1947 15 0 15
1946 11 0 11
1945 7 0 7
1944 17 0 17
1943 12 0 12
1942 12 0 12
1941 13 0 13
1940 7 0 7
1939 5 0 5
1938 13 0 13
1937 8 0 8
1936 8 0 8
1935 9 0 9
1932 6 0 6
1931 7 0 7
1930 9 0 9
1929 6 0 6
1928 6 0 6
1927 6 0 6
1925 5 0 5
1924 6 0 6
1922 6 0 6
1921 9 0 9
1920 6 0 6
1919 8 0 8
1918 5 0 5
1915 8 0 8
1913 5 0 5

Top States for Leandra (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
NY 10
48%
CA 6
29%
TX 5
24%