Declining since 1990, #3,577 for girls today.
Popularity of Leandra since 1913
Babies named Leandra per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 26 |
| 1920s | 50 |
| 1930s | 65 |
| 1940s | 136 |
| 1950s | 187 |
| 1960s | 362 |
| 1970s | 696 |
| 1980s | 1,473 |
| 1990s | 2,054 |
| 2000s | 1,103 |
| 2010s | 647 |
| 2020s | 230 |
Meaning & origin
Leandra is a distinctive feminine name of Greek origin, derived from the masculine Leander. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1913 and saw its peak popularity in 1989. Since 1990, its usage has been declining, but it remains a rare and elegant choice, currently ranking 3577th with just 1 in 38,268 girls receiving the name in 2025. Its top states of use are New Jersey, New York, and California, suggesting a concentration in coastal, culturally diverse areas. Leandra offers a melodic and strong meaning, 'lion woman', without being overly common.
Leandra is the feminine form of Leander, which derives from the Greek elements 'leon' (lion) and 'aner' (man), translating to 'lion man'. In Greek mythology, Leander was the lover of Hero. The name has been in occasional use since the 19th century, particularly in Spanish- and English-speaking countries.
Where Leandra is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Leandra” around the world
Where Leandra lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lea, Andi, Lele
Sibling names for Leandra
Names that share Leandra's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Alessandra, Cassandra, Lysandra, Corinna, Evangeline, Lachandra, Landra, Lizandra, Tedra, Deanndra, Kalandra, Leanda, Leandria, Leeandra, Letoya, Lataja, Liandra, Shadavia
Brothers: Leander, Lysander, Orion, Julian, Sebastian, Levar, Leandrew, Lemarcus, Leondre, Leshawn, Leanthony, Lejuan, Lekendrick, Letrell, Galdino, Rodricus
