Leanna Girl

Popularity: #654 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: LEE-an-uh /ˈliː.ən.ə/

Origin: Hebrew; English

Meaning: Hebrew: God's gracious gift; English: tender, delicate

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Leanna is believed to have originated as a variant of the name Leanne, which itself is derived from the combination of the name Lee and the suffix -anne. The name Lee has Old English roots, meaning "meadow" or "clearing," while -anne is a diminutive suffix derived from the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning "grace" or "favor." The evolution of Leanna into English likely occurred through the influence of the French language, where -anne became a common ending for feminine names, and the name Leanne gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 20th century.

Historically, the name Leanna and its variants have been associated with various cultural and religious figures. The name Hannah, from which the suffix -anne derives, is notable in the Hebrew Bible as the mother of the prophet Samuel, a significant figure in Jewish and Christian traditions.

The story of Hannah's prayer for a child and her subsequent dedication of Samuel to God has resonated through centuries, contributing to the name's enduring appeal in various forms. The name Leanne itself gained traction in the English language during the 19th century, particularly in Britain and later in the United States.

Culturally, names with the suffix -anne have often been linked to notions of grace and beauty, enhancing their resonance in literature and the arts. The name Leanna, while less common than its variants, carries with it the same connotations of elegance and charm.

Additionally, diminutive forms such as Lee or Anna have been historically significant, often used in familial or affectionate contexts. Overall, the name Leanna encapsulates a blend of linguistic heritage and cultural significance, reflecting a rich tapestry of historical influences.

Famous people named Leanna

In this section, you will find notable people named Leanna. 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 Leanna who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Leanna who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Leanna Creel is an actress and producer best known for Saved by the Bell: The New Class, The Secret Life of the American Teenager, and The Nightmare Room.

Leanna Womack is a singer-songwriter best known for her work in country music and her albums such as Leanna Womack and Call Me Crazy.

Sibling suggestions

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

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Leanna. 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.

LenaTianaGiannaRihannaKianaDeannaBrianna

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Leanna was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Leanna has ranked as high as #745 nationally, which occurred in 1990, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Leanna 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 Leanna 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 Leanna.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 300 0 300
2024 293 0 293
2023 260 0 260
2022 287 0 287
2021 295 0 295
2020 302 0 302
2019 313 0 313
2018 331 0 331
2017 384 0 384
2016 355 0 355
2015 371 0 371
2014 386 0 386
2013 408 0 408
2012 375 0 375
2011 409 0 409
2010 406 0 406
2009 406 0 406
2008 410 0 410
2007 391 0 391
2006 369 0 369
2005 361 0 361
2004 346 0 346
2003 365 0 365
2002 371 0 371
2001 400 0 400
2000 414 0 414
1999 372 0 372
1998 428 0 428
1997 457 0 457
1996 453 0 453
1995 427 0 427
1994 440 0 440
1993 460 0 460
1992 510 0 510
1991 598 0 598
1990 675 0 675
1989 659 0 659
1988 504 0 504
1987 337 5 332
1986 323 0 323
1985 339 0 339
1984 330 0 330
1983 279 0 279
1982 312 0 312
1981 307 0 307
1980 309 0 309
1979 299 0 299
1978 250 0 250
1977 241 0 241
1976 202 0 202
1975 203 0 203
1974 198 0 198
1973 201 0 201
1972 218 0 218
1971 216 0 216
1970 233 0 233
1969 214 0 214
1968 206 0 206
1967 190 0 190
1966 187 0 187
1965 190 0 190
1964 172 0 172
1963 194 0 194
1962 196 0 196
1961 171 0 171
1960 143 0 143
1959 140 0 140
1958 173 0 173
1957 135 0 135
1956 107 0 107
1955 105 0 105
1954 125 0 125
1953 120 0 120
1952 125 0 125
1951 144 0 144
1950 163 0 163
1949 115 0 115
1948 82 0 82
1947 132 0 132
1946 107 0 107
1945 74 0 74
1944 92 0 92
1943 85 0 85
1942 101 0 101
1941 104 0 104
1940 79 0 79
1939 65 0 65
1938 60 0 60
1937 67 0 67
1936 39 0 39
1935 46 0 46
1934 49 0 49
1933 34 0 34
1932 38 0 38
1931 59 0 59
1930 50 0 50
1929 42 0 42
1928 64 0 64
1927 77 0 77
1926 52 0 52
1925 42 0 42
1924 58 0 58
1923 52 0 52
1922 49 0 49
1921 41 0 41
1920 35 0 35
1919 46 0 46
1918 36 0 36
1917 43 0 43
1916 33 0 33
1915 35 0 35
1914 24 0 24
1913 16 0 16
1912 26 0 26
1911 19 0 19
1910 20 0 20
1909 12 0 12
1908 13 0 13
1907 26 0 26
1906 10 0 10
1905 17 0 17
1904 8 0 8
1903 14 0 14
1902 11 0 11
1901 8 0 8
1900 19 0 19
1899 10 0 10
1898 14 0 14
1897 11 0 11
1896 16 0 16
1895 17 0 17
1894 13 0 13
1893 9 0 9
1892 18 0 18
1891 12 0 12
1890 13 0 13
1889 6 0 6
1888 14 0 14
1887 5 0 5
1886 14 0 14
1885 9 0 9
1884 8 0 8
1883 9 0 9
1882 10 0 10
1881 8 0 8
1880 7 0 7

Top States for Leanna (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
TX 38
17%
CA 33
15%
NY 27
12%
FL 22
10%
OH 18
8%
PA 12
5%
MI 9
4%
NJ 9
4%
GA 9
4%
VA 8
4%
AZ 8
4%
IL 7
3%
MA 6
3%
IN 5
2%
WI 5
2%
MD 5
2%
CT 5
2%