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Leanna
GirlAmerican (modern coinage), English· “blend of Lee and Anna”
- Meaning
- blend of Lee and Anna
- Origin
- American (modern coinage), English
- Pronunciation
- lee-AN-uh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #890
- US babies 2025
- 300
- Best rank
- #384 (1989)
- Peak year
- 1990
Meaning and origin of Leanna
Leanna is an American (modern coinage) and English name that is usually said to mean “blend of Lee and Anna”.
Leanna is a modern name usually understood as a combination of Lee and Anna, or as a variant of Liana or Leanne. Lee comes from an English surname meaning "clearing" or "meadow," while Anna goes back to the Hebrew Hannah, meaning "grace." Leanna has been used in the United States since the mid twentieth century, and it offers a flowing, feminine sound without being overly ornate. Lee, Annie and Lea all work as nicknames. The name blends familiar parts in a way that feels both traditional and contemporary.
Popularity over time
Leanna 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 113 different years. Its best national rank was #384 in 1989, and the most babies received it in 1990, when 675 were named Leanna. In 2025, 300 babies were named Leanna, and it ranked #890 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #1,333 in 1920, #667 in 1950, #600 in 1980, #614 in 2000, #707 in 2010, and #890 in 2025. Of the 25,932 US girls named Leanna since records began, 19% were born in the 1990s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 3,833 babies. Since 2010, 5,475 more have been named Leanna.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Chanel, Shayna, Cristal, Julianne, and Lyndsey.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Leanna ranked highest in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Missouri.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | #424 | 26 |
| Ohio | #495 | 22 |
| Missouri | #541 | 11 |
| Mississippi | #595 | 5 |
| California | #639 | 49 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Leanna is usually pronounced lee-AN-uh, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with L and ends in “-na”.
Middle names for Leanna
A few middle names that flow with Leanna: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Leanna
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Leanna mean?
Leanna is an American (modern coinage) and English name that is usually said to mean “blend of Lee and Anna”.
What is the origin of the name Leanna?
Leanna has modern American and English roots. Leanna is a modern name usually understood as a combination of Lee and Anna, or as a variant of Liana or Leanne.
Is Leanna a popular name?
Yes. Leanna ranked #890 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Leanna a boy or girl name?
Leanna is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Leanna?
Leanna is usually pronounced lee-AN-uh. 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