Leanna
How to say it: lee-AN-uh · /liˈænə/
Blend of Lee and Anna, or variant of Liana; possibly also linked to Irish 'leannán' (sweetheart). Elaboration of Leah + Anna.
Leanna was the 706th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 300 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1990s, its births are down about 15% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #728 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #706 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 300 |
| Share of births | 1 in 8,864 |
| Peak decade | 1990s |
| Change over 10 years | −15% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #728 |
| In France, 2025 | #178 among girls’ names, 30 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
In the 1990s Leanna found its fullest use and it lingers close to that mark. Momentum now leans toward a gentle dip.
What goes with it
Flowing and soft with a gentle air, it unfolds in lilting parts. Annalee pairs nicely.
Nicknames
- Lee
- Lea
- Anna
- Lann
Other spellings
Honouring a Leanna in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Leanna is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
In France: #178 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Leanna
- Leanna Creel (born 1970)American actress
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