Leen

♀ Girl

Pronounced LEEN /ˈlin/Medium

Meaning: TorchMedium

In 30 seconds: Leen is an Arabic girl's name meaning 'torch'. It is short, soft, and made of a single clean syllable.

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningTorch

U.S. rank (2025)#1852 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births108 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,765

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

In Arabic, Leen carries the meaning 'torch', a light-giving image that gives the name a gentle warmth. Its brevity makes it easy to say and travel across languages. The spelling keeps the long, smooth vowel that defines the sound.

Leen has look-alikes in other traditions, including Line, Lyn, and Lyne, though the Arabic name stands on its own. Its single tidy syllable gives it a quiet, modern simplicity.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Leen is 'torch', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.

Overall data confidence 70%

Behind the Name - Leen — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

LineLynLyne

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Leen mean?

Leen is usually explained as meaning 'torch' and is most often linked with Arabic tradition.

How do you pronounce Leen?

It's commonly said LEEN /ˈlin/.

Is Leen a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Leen?

In 2024, Leen ranked #1767 in the U.S. for girls, with 114 births recorded.