Leanna Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Leanna is a name of Hebrew origin meaning 'delicate' or 'weary'. It has evolved from the name Leya through various forms. The name is associated with traits of gentleness and femininity. It does not have a biblical background. Leanna gained popularity in the late 20th century and is perceived positively in modern contexts.
The name Leanna is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Leanna has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Leanna' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 16616th out of 16616 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1083rd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 922nd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 846th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 699th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 529th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 700th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 820th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Leanna' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Leanna"
Pronunciation
/liˈænə/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
Leanna is derived from the Hebrew name 'Leya', which means 'delicate' or 'weary'. It can also be related to the Latin word 'leana' meaning 'young girl'.
Meaning
delicate, weary, young girl
Language Evolution
Leya, Leanna, Leana
Historical Usage
Leanna gained popularity in the late 20th century as a modern variation of the name Leah, and has become more common in English-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Leana, Leah, Liana
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Leanna is perceived as a gentle and feminine name, often associated with kindness and grace.
Famous People
Leanna Creel, an American actress and producer, Leanna Hart, an American author
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Leanna"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Leanna"
"Leanna" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
---|---|---|---|
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 16616th of 16616 | 5 |
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1083rd of 9107 | 823 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 922nd of 9204 | 1,148 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 846th of 12526 | 2,649 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 699th of 19264 | 3,557 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 529th of 27321 | 6,948 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 700th of 35406 | 6,280 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 820th of 30306 | 3,983 |
Regional Popularity of "Leanna" by Generation for Male Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Leanna" by Generation for Female Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
62.85% 890th/1416 |
77.81% 1073rd/1379 |
48.82% 1155th/2366 |
- |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
45.15% 698th/1546 |
63.05% 981st/1556 |
51.93% 1222nd/2353 |
52.62% 814th/1547 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
27.89% 621st/2227 |
51.69% 1256th/2430 |
41.54% 1185th/2853 |
23.24% 645th/2775 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
19.54% 574th/2937 |
36.75% 1280th/3483 |
22.60% 795th/3518 |
14.29% 578th/4044 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
13.57% 500th/3685 |
12.22% 547th/4475 |
9.61% 499th/5194 |
8.52% 538th/6317 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
15.10% 692nd/4582 |
10.71% 553rd/5164 |
9.82% 718th/7313 |
9.92% 740th/7463 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
20.23% 806th/3984 |
13.62% 611th/4487 |
14.32% 977th/6822 |
13.40% 841st/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Leanna"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Leanna" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.