Holding steady, #10,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Leenah since 1999
Babies named Leenah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 9 |
| 2000s | 31 |
| 2010s | 118 |
| 2020s | 52 |
Meaning & origin
Leenah first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1999 and achieved its peak in 2010. The name has seen stable usage in the 2010s and remains rare, with a current rank of 10,917 in 2025. As a variant of Lina or Leena, its appeal lies in its soft sound and multicultural roots, though no specific top states have been recorded. Parents often choose this spelling to add a distinctive touch while keeping the familiar pronunciation.
Leenah is a modern spelling variant of Leena or Lina. Lina has multiple origins: in Arabic it means 'tender' or 'delicate', and in Greek it is a short form of names ending in -lina, such as Angelina. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1999 and saw a peak in 2010, reflecting the trend of names with the -leen or -leena sound.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lee, Lina
Sibling names for Leenah
Names that share Leenah's style, for a brother or sister.
