Leeana
A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "a meadow by the tree".
Name Census estimates that about 795 living Americans carry the first name Leeana. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Leeana today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Leeana births was 2011 (35 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Leeana. 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
795
~ 1 in 431,138 Americans
Peak year
2011
35 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,695
Tracked since 1967
Census
Leeana in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 675 people with the first name Leeana, which placed it at #16,636 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#16,636
National first-name rank
People counted
675
675 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.2
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Hispanic or Latino
45.3% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Leeana
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Leeana is Hispanic at 45.3%. The next largest groups are White (30.5%) and Black (12.3%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Leeana described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Leeana at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino45.3% · 306
- White30.5% · 206
- Black or African American12.3% · 83
- Asian and Pacific Islander6.4% · 43
- Two or more races4.3% · 29
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.2% · 8
Popularity
Leeana: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Leeana from the 1960s through to the 2020s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 280 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
Leeana 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 Leeana during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Leeanas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. California, New York, Texas recorded the most babies named Leeana, while Massachusetts, Georgia, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 27 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Leeana
The name Leeana is a feminine given name of uncertain origin, with roots that can be traced back to various linguistic and cultural traditions. One possible theory suggests that it may have originated from the Sanskrit word "lina," meaning "absorbed" or "merged," implying a sense of unity or oneness.
Another plausible explanation links Leeana to the Greek name "Leana," derived from the word "leios," which translates to "smooth" or "gentle." This connection could signify a personality characterized by grace and tranquility. Alternatively, some scholars speculate that Leeana may have evolved from the Arabic name "Layana," which carries the meaning of "tender" or "soft."
While the name's precise origins remain elusive, historical records indicate that variations of Leeana have been used across various cultures and time periods. One of the earliest known references can be found in ancient Greek texts, where the name "Leana" was mentioned as a goddess associated with fertility and abundance.
In terms of notable individuals bearing this name, Leeana of Navarre (1335-1403) was a Spanish noblewoman and influential figure during the Medieval era, renowned for her patronage of the arts and her role in the court of King Charles III. Additionally, Leeana Walton (1879-1962), an American educator and civil rights activist, made significant contributions to advocating for equal educational opportunities for marginalized communities.
Another prominent figure was Leeana Karahalios (1923-2001), a Greek sculptor and artist whose works were celebrated for their unique fusion of traditional and contemporary styles. In the realm of literature, Leeana Rayburn (1908-1986), an acclaimed American novelist, gained recognition for her evocative portrayal of rural life and the human experience.
Lastly, Leeana Maitland (1953-2021) was a renowned British conservationist and environmentalist, whose tireless efforts to protect endangered species and raise awareness about environmental issues left a lasting impact on the global community.
While the name Leeana may have diverse linguistic roots and cultural interpretations, it has been embraced by individuals from various backgrounds, each leaving their unique mark on history through their remarkable achievements and contributions to society.
People
Leeana + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Leeana 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
Leeana: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Leeana?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 795 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Leeana 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 431,138 US residents.
Is Leeana a common name?
We classify Leeana as "Very Rare". It ranks above 88.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 810 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Leeana most popular?
The single biggest year for Leeana was 2011, when 35 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Leeana is about 20 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Leeana in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 675 people with the name Leeana, or 0.22 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #16,636 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Leeana in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Leeana?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Leeana appears almost entirely female. Of the 671 people counted with this name, 99.6% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Leeana?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Leeana is Hispanic at 45.3%. The next largest groups are White (30.5%) and Black (12.3%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Leeana most often in the Census?
Hispanic is the largest reported group for people named Leeana in the 2020 Census, accounting for 45.3% (306 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Leeana in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Leeana a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Leeana 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.
Is Leeana still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Leeana in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Leeana can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
How many Americans are named Leeana?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.