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Leianna

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Pronounced lee-AH-nah /liˈɑ.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: Modern coinage joining Lei-/Leah to Anna ('grace'); also a Liana echo; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Leianna pours from a lei-soft opening into the grace of Anna, with a passing glance at Liana. Floral, flowing, gently romantic.
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Origin LowAmerican, Hebrew
MeaningModern coinage joining Lei-/Leah to Anna ('grace'); also a Liana echo; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#4825 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births28 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 851

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201719802025

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

Leianna blends a Lei-/Leah opening with Anna — from Hebrew Hannah, 'grace' — and shares its music with Liana, 'climbing vine'. The merge is a modern one, shaped for its lush four-syllable cascade rather than from a single source.

Two gentle names braided into one long, vine-like line.

Did you know? Lei, the syllable that opens the name, is the Hawaiian flower garland given in welcome — a fitting note of warmth to begin on.
Overall data confidence 50%
U.S. Social Security Administration name files — recent emergence

Variations

LianaLeannaLeiana

Nicknames

LeiAnna

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If you like Leianna…

Leanna— a fellow Le-/Lea- name
Liana— the vine-name it echoes
Liliana— a companion flowing -ana name
Aliana— another -ana favorite

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Leianna mean?

Leianna joins Lei-/Leah to Anna ('grace'), echoing Liana; it has no single fixed meaning.

How do you pronounce Leianna?

It's said lee-AH-nah /liˈɑ.nɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Leianna a boy or girl name?

Leianna is a girl's name.

How popular is Leianna?

Leianna is a rare, recent name in the U.S.

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