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soh-FEE-uh
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Leana
GirlAmerican (modern coinage)· “variant of Liana or Leanne”
- Meaning
- variant of Liana or Leanne
- Origin
- American (modern coinage)
- Pronunciation
- lee-AH-nuh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #2,424
- US babies 2025
- 74
- Best rank
- #797 (1880)
- Peak year
- 2010
Meaning and origin of Leana
Leana is an American (modern coinage) name that is usually said to mean “variant of Liana or Leanne”.
Leana is a modern variant of Liana or Leanne. Liana may come from the French liane, a climbing vine, or be a short form of Juliana or Eliana. Leanne is a twentieth-century blend of Lee and Anne. Leana's spelling suggests both at once. It is pronounced lee-AH-nuh, though LEE-nuh is also heard in some families. The name has a soft, melodic sound and is easy to spell once heard. Lea and Ana are possible nicknames, and it sits well beside names like Eliana and Juliana.
Popularity over time
Leana has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 7 different years. Its best national rank was #797 in 1880, and the most babies received it in 2010, when 100 were named Leana. In 2025, 74 babies were named Leana, and it ranked #2,424 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #2,525 in 1920, #1,978 in 1950, #2,032 in 1980, #2,251 in 2000, #2,003 in 2010, and #2,424 in 2025. Of the 4,968 US girls named Leana since records began, 16% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 772 babies. Since 2010, 1,218 more have been named Leana.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Malea, Mahi, Maliha, Alysson, and Jaydah.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Leana ranked highest in New Jersey, Florida, and Texas.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | #1283 | 5 |
| Florida | #1796 | 7 |
| Texas | #1985 | 11 |
| California | #2656 | 7 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Leana is usually pronounced lee-AH-nuh, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with L and ends in “-na”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Lena, Lina, and Leena.
Middle names for Leana
A few middle names that flow with Leana: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Leana
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Leana mean?
Leana is an American (modern coinage) name that is usually said to mean “variant of Liana or Leanne”.
What is the origin of the name Leana?
Leana has modern American roots. Leana is a modern variant of Liana or Leanne.
Is Leana a popular name?
Not especially. Leana ranked #2,424 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Leana a boy or girl name?
Leana is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Leana?
Leana is usually pronounced lee-AH-nuh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings