Leanna
Leanna is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Gracious meadow, or favor and grace.
Origin and history
Leanna is an English name often formed as a combination of Lee and Anna, or derived from the Irish name Liana/Liane. It gained steady popularity in the United States throughout the late 20th and early 21st centuries. It offers a classic, melodic sound with roots in both nature and traditional naming elements.
Popularity in the United States
25,932 babies in the United States have been named Leanna since 1880. It ranks #898 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #875.
States where it is most popular
- CA (16.8 %)
- TX (8.1 %)
- NY (7.4 %)
- OH (7.2 %)
- PA (4.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 90 |
| 1890-1900 | 133 |
| 1900-1910 | 138 |
| 1910-1920 | 298 |
| 1920-1930 | 512 |
| 1930-1940 | 507 |
| 1940-1950 | 971 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,337 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,863 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,261 |
| 1980-1990 | 3,694 |
| 1990-2000 | 4,820 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,833 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,738 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,737 |
Famous people named Leanna
- Leanna Creel: Actress, Producer
Nicknames
Lea, Lee, Anna, Annie
Fun facts
- Leanna is frequently created by combining the prefix Lee (meaning meadow) with Anna (meaning grace).
- The name has maintained a steady presence in the U.S. top 1,000 female names for several decades.