Declining since 2012, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Leannah since 1889
Babies named Leannah per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2011, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Leannah's real moment was 1889.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 0 |
| 1900s | 0 |
| 1910s | 0 |
| 1920s | 0 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 21 |
| 2000s | 84 |
| 2010s | 146 |
| 2020s | 46 |
Meaning & origin
Leannah is a rare and delicate name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1889, when it also reached its highest rank of 13,208. Despite that early appearance, the name never gained traction and has remained an uncommon choice, with a recent 1-in-267,878 usage rate in 2025. Its trajectory has been falling since 2012, reflecting its ongoing rarity. The name's etymology is uncertain, but it likely draws from similar sounding names like Liana and Leanna, or combines elements like Lee and Anna. Leannah has no strong association with any particular region, as it has not been recorded frequently enough to appear in top state lists. Parents drawn to Leannah may appreciate its melodic sound and rarity, though they should expect frequent misspellings or confusion with more familiar names.
Leannah is a name of uncertain derivation. It may be a variant of Liana, which can be a short form of Juliana or a name in its own right, or it could be a blend of the popular name elements Lee and Anna. Its earliest recorded use in the United States dates to 1889, but it has never been widely used, appearing only sporadically in birth records.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lea, Annie, Lee
Sibling names for Leannah
Names that share Leannah's style, for a brother or sister.
