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Leanne

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Pronounced lee-AN /li.ˈæn/Medium

Meaning: ClearingMedium

In 30 seconds: Leanne is an English name meaning 'clearing,' a gentle two-syllable name with a smooth, flowing sound.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningClearing
U.S. rank (2025)#2503 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births71 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1969
Total births (all-time)≈ 29,627

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196919292025

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

Recorded as an English name carrying the sense of 'clearing,' Leanne has the kind of soft, open feel that made blended -anne names popular. Its single listed variation, Lian, points to how the name can be pared down to its core. The sound is light and easy to say aloud.

Leanne pairs an airy first syllable with the familiar -anne ending, giving it a balanced, lyrical rhythm. Actress Leanne Li, named Miss Chinese International in 2005, is among those who carry it.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Leanne is 'clearing', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Leanne — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

Lian

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Leanne Li (1984–present)
    Chinese-Canadian actress, Miss Chinese International 2005.

If you like Leanne…

Lian— The pared-down variation of Leanne given in its own record.
Leanna— An -a ending sister form of Leanne sharing its soft sound.
Anne— The -anne element that closes Leanne, a name in its own right.
Lea— Echoes the opening syllable of Leanne with a similar gentle feel.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Leanne mean?

Leanne is usually explained as meaning 'clearing' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Leanne?

It's commonly said lee-AN /li.ˈæn/.

Is Leanne a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Leanne is used as a girl name.

How popular is Leanne?

In 2024, Leanne ranked #2702 in the U.S. for girls, with 64 births recorded.

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