Declining since 1990, #890 for girls today.
Popularity of Leanna since 1880
Babies named Leanna per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 90 |
| 1890s | 133 |
| 1900s | 138 |
| 1910s | 298 |
| 1920s | 512 |
| 1930s | 507 |
| 1940s | 971 |
| 1950s | 1,337 |
| 1960s | 1,863 |
| 1970s | 2,261 |
| 1980s | 3,694 |
| 1990s | 4,820 |
| 2000s | 3,833 |
| 2010s | 3,738 |
| 2020s | 1,737 |
Meaning & origin
Leanna is a melodic name that blends two well-loved name elements. First recorded in the United States in 1880, it saw a steady rise in use throughout the 20th century, reaching its highest rank of 246 in 1989. Since then, its popularity has been falling, and as of 2024 it ranked 890th, occurring in about 1 in 5,358 births (145 total). The name was most common in Mississippi, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. Leanna's versatility as a combination of Lee and Anna gives it a familiar yet distinctive feel, making it a solid choice for parents seeking a name with both history and modern appeal.
Leanna is a modern English combination of the popular name elements Lee (from Old English leah 'woodland, clearing') and Anna (from Hebrew Hannah 'grace'). It can also be seen as a variant of Liana, which derives from French liane 'to twine' or as a short form of Julianna. The name emerged in the United States in the late 19th century and saw its peak popularity in the 1980s.
Where Leanna 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.
“Leanna” around the world
Where Leanna lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
30
babies in 2024
Quebec
7
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lee, Lea, Anna, Annie
Sibling names for Leanna
Names that share Leanna's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Leanna
Names whose popularity has moved with Leanna's over the last 50 years.
