Leannah
Feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "to God" or "consecrated to God".
Name Census estimates that about 287 living Americans carry the first name Leannah. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Leannah today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Leannah births was 2011 (19 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Leannah. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
287
~ 1 in 1,194,266 Americans
Peak year
2011
19 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2024 SSA rank
#12,845
Tracked since 1889
Popularity
Leannah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Leannah from the 1880s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 145 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Leannah by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Leannah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Leannah
The name Leannah is believed to have its origins in the Hebrew language, derived from the biblical name Leah. In Hebrew, Leah means "weary" or "tired," reflecting the story in the Book of Genesis where Leah was the first wife of Jacob but was not the favored wife.
Leannah is a variation of the name Leah, with the addition of the syllable "nah." This alteration likely occurred as the name spread across different cultures and languages over time. The earliest recorded instances of the name Leannah can be traced back to the 17th century in parts of Europe and the British Isles.
One of the earliest known historical figures to bear the name Leannah was Leannah Balfour, a Scottish noblewoman born in 1625. She was a prominent figure in the Scottish court and played a significant role in the political and social events of her time.
In the 18th century, Leannah Wilmot (1719-1802) was a renowned English actress and playwright. She was known for her performances in comedic roles and her contributions to the development of the English theater.
Moving into the 19th century, Leannah Caldwell (1849-1922) was an American teacher and activist who fought for women's rights and education. She founded several schools and worked tirelessly to improve educational opportunities for women in the United States.
In the field of literature, Leannah Browning (1880-1945) was a notable English poet and novelist. Her works often explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, and she was recognized for her lyrical and evocative writing style.
Leannah Harding (1905-1993) was an American businesswoman and philanthropist who co-founded the Harding's Friendly Markets chain of grocery stores. She was actively involved in various charitable organizations and was known for her generosity and commitment to community service.
While these are just a few examples, the name Leannah has been borne by numerous individuals throughout history, each leaving their unique mark on the world. The name's origins in the Hebrew language and its variations across cultures and time periods have contributed to its rich and diverse history.
People
Leannah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Leannah as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Leannah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Leannah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 287 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Leannah going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,194,266 US residents.
Is Leannah a common name?
We classify Leannah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 295 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Leannah most popular?
The single biggest year for Leannah was 2011, when 19 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Leannah is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Leannah a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Leannah in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.