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Leanni

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Pronounced lee-AN-ee /liˈæn.i/Medium

Meaning: A modern respelling of Leanne or Leannie, itself a fusion of Lea (Hebrew Leah) and Anne (from Hannah, 'grace, favor'). The -i ending is a contemporary flourish; routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: Leanni is a fresh spelling of Leanne — Lea plus Anne, 'grace' (said 'lee-AN-ee'). Routes uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningA modern respelling of Leanne or Leannie, itself a fusion of Lea (Hebrew Leah) and Anne (from Hannah, 'grace, favor'). The -i ending is a contemporary flourish; routes uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#14444 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 65

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220082024

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

Leanni respells Leanne, a twentieth-century fusion of Lea and Anne (Hebrew Hannah, 'grace'). The trailing -i gives it a modern, informal finish. It appears only in recent records, and the exact route varies by family, which we note (said 'lee-AN-ee').

It appears only very rarely in U.S. records. Rare, breezy, and modern.

Did you know? The Anne inside Leanni traces to Hannah, Hebrew for 'grace' or 'favor' — one of the most widely traveled names in the world (said 'lee-AN-ee').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Leanni — Respelling of Leanne; Lea + Anne; routes uncertain

Variations

LeanneLeanieLiani

Nicknames

LeaAnnie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Leanni mean?

Leanni respells Leanne, a fusion of Lea and Anne, from Hannah, 'grace'. Routes uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Leanni?

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

Is Leanni a boy or girl name?

Leanni is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Leanni?

Leanni is a very rare name in the U.S.

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