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Leandra

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Pronounced lee-AN-drah /liˈæn.drɑ/High

Meaning: Feminine of Leander — Greek leon, 'lion', plus aner/andros, 'man/people' — 'lion of the people'High

In 30 seconds: A lioness for the people: Leandra is the feminine of Leander — the swimmer who crossed the Hellespont nightly for love. Mythic devotion, leonine strength.
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Origin HighGreek
MeaningFeminine of Leander — Greek leon, 'lion', plus aner/andros, 'man/people' — 'lion of the people'
U.S. rank (2025)#3620 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births42 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1989
Total births (all-time)≈ 7,029

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198919132025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Leandra is the feminine of Leander — Greek leon, 'lion', plus andros, 'of man' — borne by the lover who swam to Hero in myth. A graceful Spanish and Italian classic with leonine heart.

In the U.S. it registers thinly. Rare, lion-hearted at the root, and devoted.

Did you know? Leander swam the Hellespont every night, guided by Hero's lamp, until a storm doused it — Byron later swam the strait himself in homage; Leandra inherits all that devotion.
Overall data confidence 85%
Behind the Name — Leandra — etymology

Variations

LeandreLiandraLeanda

Nicknames

LeaAndra

Famous Bearers

  • ★Leandra Medine (1987-)
    American fashion blogger and author who founded the influential site Man Repeller
  • ★Leandra Leal (1982-)
    Brazilian actress and director acclaimed for telenovela and film roles in Brazil

If you like Leandra…

Leander— the masculine myth-name behind it
Alessandra— a fellow grand -andra classic
Cassandra— the companion Greek heroine name
Liana— a sister flowing L- pick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Leandra mean?

Leandra is the feminine of Leander, Greek for 'lion of the people'.

How do you pronounce Leandra?

It's said lee-AN-drah /liˈæn.drɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Leandra a boy or girl name?

Leandra is a girl's name.

How popular is Leandra?

Leandra is a rare name in the U.S.

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