Leena
Leena is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Tender, soft, or delicate; also light or torch as a diminutive of Helena.
Origin and history
Leena is a given name found across multiple cultures, often derived from the Arabic word for soft or tender, or used as a Scandinavian and Finnish short form of Helena or Magdalena. In the United States, its popularity has grown steadily in recent years. It offers a gentle, melodic sound that crosses international linguistic boundaries easily.
Popularity in the United States
5,785 babies in the United States have been named Leena since 1880. It ranks #2243 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1045.
States where it is most popular
- CA (20.9 %)
- TX (12.5 %)
- NY (11.5 %)
- IL (7.5 %)
- FL (5.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 46 |
| 1970-1980 | 195 |
| 1980-1990 | 358 |
| 1990-2000 | 561 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,309 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,011 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,305 |
Famous people named Leena
- Leena Jung: Author, Writer
Fun facts
- Leena functions both as a traditional Arabic name and as a Scandinavian short form of Helena.
- Over twenty percent of all U.S. births registered with the name Leena since 1880 occurred between 2020 and 2025.