Leandra
Leandra is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Lion-woman or lioness.
Origin and history
Leandra is a feminine name of Greek origin meaning 'lion-woman'. It serves as the feminine counterpart to Leander, a figure from Greek mythology. In the United States, it is a steady but relatively uncommon choice for baby girls.
Popularity in the United States
7,029 babies in the United States have been named Leandra since 1880. It ranks #2017 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1871.
States where it is most popular
- CA (22.2 %)
- TX (18.8 %)
- NY (14.1 %)
- FL (8 %)
- NM (7.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 26 |
| 1920-1930 | 50 |
| 1930-1940 | 65 |
| 1940-1950 | 136 |
| 1950-1960 | 187 |
| 1960-1970 | 362 |
| 1970-1980 | 696 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,473 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,054 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,103 |
| 2010-2019 | 647 |
| 2020-2029 | 230 |
Famous people named Leandra
- Leandra Medine: Author, Blogger
Nicknames
Lea, Andi, Lee
Fun facts
- Leandra derives from the masculine Greek name Leandros, composed of 'leon' (lion) and 'aner' (man).
- It shares its origin with the myth of Hero and Leander, a famous tragic love story from classical antiquity.