Leina Girl
Origin(s)
Hawaiian; German
Meaning
Hawaiian: child of heaven; German: light
Historical & Cultural Background
In Hawaiian culture, Leina is often associated with the beauty of nature and the sky. The name reflects a connection to the land and the ocean, which are significant in Hawaiian traditions. In German contexts, it may be seen as a variant of names related to light, symbolizing brightness and clarity.
Trend Summary
Leina has seen a modest rise in popularity in the United States in recent years.
Similar Names
Lena, Leila, Elena, Selena, Raina, Mina, Zaina, Kina
Variants
- Leina
- Leinae
International Variants
- Leina (Hawaiian)
- Leina (German)
Famous people named Leina
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Fictional characters named Leina
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Leina was first seen in the United States in 1970. Leina has ranked as high as #1318 nationally, which occurred in 2020, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Leina has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
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Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Leina (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 7 | |
| TX | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1976 | 8 |
| 1977 | 7 |
| 1978 | 7 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1981 | 9 |
| 1982 | 9 |
| 1984 | 8 |
| 1986 | 8 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1988 | 9 |
| 1989 | 8 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 1997 | 8 |
| 1998 | 14 |
| 1999 | 11 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 15 |
| 2002 | 12 |
| 2003 | 14 |
| 2004 | 19 |
| 2005 | 21 |
| 2006 | 24 |
| 2007 | 24 |
| 2008 | 32 |
| 2009 | 30 |
| 2010 | 24 |
| 2011 | 27 |
| 2012 | 33 |
| 2013 | 32 |
| 2014 | 23 |
| 2015 | 27 |
| 2016 | 25 |
| 2017 | 20 |
| 2018 | 25 |
| 2019 | 24 |
| 2020 | 38 |
| 2021 | 28 |
| 2022 | 23 |
| 2023 | 37 |
| 2024 | 29 |