Leanna Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Leanna is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Leanna?
Leanna is spelled L-E-A-N-N-A. The name has 6 letters.
Leanna at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Leanna may derive from a combination of “Lee” meaning meadow and the suffix “-anna” meaning grace.
- Origin
- Leanna is commonly associated with English-speaking countries and may combine elements of other names such as Lee and Anna.
- Pronunciation
- lee-AN-nah · 3 syllables
Leanna Popularity in 2025
Rank#890
Recorded Births300
- Girls usage rose 14 places to #890 and recorded 7 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Leanna Mean?
Leanna may derive from a combination of “Lee” meaning meadow and the suffix “-anna” meaning grace.
Origin: Leanna is commonly associated with English-speaking countries and may combine elements of other names such as Lee and Anna.
How Do You Pronounce Leanna?
Pronunciationlee-AN-nah
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Leanna?
- History
- The name Leanna has been used since at least the 20th century, but no definitive origin is established in historical texts.
Leanna Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 300 | #890 |
| 2024 | Girls | 293 | #904 |
| 2023 | Girls | 260 | #985 |
| 2022 | Girls | 287 | #946 |
| 2021 | Girls | 295 | #910 |
| 2020 | Girls | 302 | #884 |
| 2019 | Girls | 313 | #854 |
| 2018 | Girls | 331 | #819 |
| 2017 | Girls | 384 | #736 |
| 2016 | Girls | 355 | #801 |
| 2015 | Girls | 371 | #760 |
| 2014 | Girls | 386 | #725 |
| 2013 | Girls | 408 | #693 |
| 2012 | Girls | 375 | #741 |
| 2011 | Girls | 409 | #686 |
| 2010 | Girls | 406 | #705 |
| 2009 | Girls | 406 | #709 |
| 2008 | Girls | 410 | #726 |
| 2007 | Girls | 391 | #746 |
| 2006 | Girls | 369 | #751 |
| 2005 | Girls | 361 | #747 |
| 2004 | Girls | 346 | #754 |
| 2003 | Girls | 365 | #713 |
| 2002 | Girls | 371 | #678 |
When Was Leanna Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1990 · Girls
675 recorded births
National rank #389
1989 · Girls
659 recorded births
National rank #384
1991 · Girls
598 recorded births
National rank #426
1992 · Girls
510 recorded births
National rank #485
Where Leanna Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| PA | #414 | 26 |
| OH | #483 | 22 |
| MS | #514 | 5 |
| MO | #516 | 11 |
| CA | #635 | 49 |
| LA | #677 | 6 |
| IN | #721 | 8 |
| NJ | #774 | 9 |