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Leandra
GirlGreek· “feminine of Leander, lion man”
- Meaning
- feminine of Leander, lion man
- Origin
- Greek
- Pronunciation
- lee-AN-druh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #3,620
- US babies 2025
- 42
- Best rank
- #734 (1989)
- Peak year
- 1989
Meaning and origin of Leandra
Leandra is a Greek name that means “feminine of Leander, lion man”.
Leandra is the feminine form of Leander, from the Greek Leandros, meaning lion man, from leon, lion, and aner, man. In Greek myth, Leander swam across the Hellespont each night to see his beloved Hero, until he drowned in a storm. The feminine form Leandra has been used in Spain, Italy and English-speaking countries. It is said lee-AN-druh. Leandra has a graceful, classical feel with a hint of strength from its lion meaning. Nicknames include Lea, Andra and Lee. Leandro is the masculine form in Spanish and Italian.
Popularity over time
Leandra first appears in US Social Security records in 1913. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 11 different years, starting in 1986. Its best national rank was #734 in 1989, the same year it reached its highest count of 269 babies. In 2025, 42 babies were named Leandra, and it ranked #3,620 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #4,680 in 1920, #2,218 in 1950, #1,428 in 1980, #1,331 in 2000, #2,004 in 2010, and #3,620 in 2025. Of the 7,029 US girls named Leandra since records began, 29% were born in the 1990s, its biggest decade. The 1980s come next, with 1,473 babies. Since 2010, 877 more have been named Leandra.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Martika, Katherin, Kandace, Taja, and Portia.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Leandra ranked highest in New Jersey, New York, and California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | #1099 | 6 |
| New York | #1959 | 6 |
| California | #2027 | 10 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Leandra is usually pronounced lee-AN-druh, with two syllables. It has seven letters, starts with L and ends in “-ra”.
Middle names for Leandra
A few middle names that flow with Leandra: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Leandra
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Leandra mean?
Leandra is a Greek name that means “feminine of Leander, lion man”.
What is the origin of the name Leandra?
Leandra has Greek roots. Leandra is the feminine form of Leander, from the Greek Leandros, meaning lion man, from leon, lion, and aner, man.
Is Leandra a popular name?
Not especially. Leandra ranked #3,620 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Leandra a boy or girl name?
Leandra is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Leandra?
Leandra is usually pronounced lee-AN-druh. 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