Leyana
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "soft, gentle, delicate".
Name Census estimates that about 392 living Americans carry the first name Leyana. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Leyana today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Leyana births was 2024 (23 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Leyana. 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
392
~ 1 in 874,373 Americans
Peak year
2024
23 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,517
Tracked since 1997
Popularity
Leyana: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Leyana from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 173 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Leyana remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Leyana 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 Leyana 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 Leyana
The name Leyana is thought to have originated from the Arabic language, with its roots tracing back to the ancient Mesopotamian civilization in the Middle East region. The name is derived from the Arabic word "layn," which means "tender" or "soft," suggesting a gentle and compassionate nature.
In the early Islamic era, the name Leyana gained popularity among Arab communities, particularly in regions like the Arabian Peninsula, North Africa, and parts of the Levant. Its association with the Arabic language and culture contributed to its widespread use within the Muslim world.
While there are no direct references to the name Leyana in major religious scriptures or ancient texts, some historical records suggest that it was in use as early as the 7th century CE. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Leyana bint Al-Walid ibn al-Mughira, a prominent woman from the Umayyad dynasty who lived in the late 7th century.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Leyana. One of the most renowned was Leyana al-Andalusiyya (1038-1109), a celebrated Andalusian poet and scholar from the Iberian Peninsula during the Golden Age of Islamic civilization. Her literary works and contributions to the arts and sciences have left a lasting impact on Arabic culture.
Another prominent figure was Leyana Bint Al-Hasan (1182-1249), a highly respected Islamic scholar and jurist from Baghdad. She was renowned for her expertise in Sharia law and her teachings, which influenced generations of scholars and legal practitioners.
In the 14th century, Leyana al-Qurashiyya (1310-1390) was a prominent Sufi mystic and poet from Damascus. Her spiritual writings and poetry have been widely studied and appreciated within the Sufi tradition.
More recently, Leyana Drah (1923-2003) was a renowned Moroccan writer and feminist activist who played a significant role in advocating for women's rights and education in her country.
Leyana has also been the name of several influential figures in the arts, literature, and academia throughout the years, though their historical records and dates may not be as well-documented as the examples mentioned above.
People
Leyana + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Leyana 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
Leyana: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Leyana?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 392 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Leyana 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 874,373 US residents.
Is Leyana a common name?
We classify Leyana as "Very Rare". It ranks above 82.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 396 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Leyana most popular?
The single biggest year for Leyana was 2024, when 23 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Leyana is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Leyana a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Leyana 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.