Leina

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Leina Pronunciation

Leina is pronounced LAY-nah /ˈleɪ.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Hawaiian leina, 'a leaping place (of souls)'; also a Lena/Helena short form; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Soft and lyrical: Leina is Hawaiian for 'a leaping place' — and a Lena/Helena echo. Gentle, modern, and warm.

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Origin LowHawaiian, Slavic

MeaningFrom Hawaiian leina, 'a leaping place (of souls)'; also a Lena/Helena short form; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#4712 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births29 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2020

Total births (all-time)≈ 766

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Leina comes from Hawaiian leina, 'a leaping place (of souls)', and also reads as a short form of Lena/Helena, linked to 'light' (routes layered, which we note). A gentle, lyrical name.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-leaping-place-or-light at the root, and gentle.

Did you know? Leina means 'a leaping place' in Hawaiian (a sacred spot where souls departed) — and also reads as a short form of Lena/Helena ('light'); soft and lyrical.

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Leina — routes layered

Variations

LenaLeynaLaina

Nicknames

Lei

Themes & Styles

Uncertain Hawaiian Slavic

If you like Leina…

Lena— a fellow short form

Leyna— a companion spelling

Laina— another -aina name

Elena— the 'light' relative

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Leina?

Leina is pronounced LAY-nah (/ˈleɪ.nɑ/). Press play above to hear Leina said aloud.

How do you say Leina?

Leina is said LAY-nah (/ˈleɪ.nɑ/). Press play above to hear Leina said aloud.

What does the name Leina mean?

Leina is Hawaiian for 'a leaping place', and a Lena/Helena echo; the routes are layered.

Is Leina a boy or girl name?

Leina is a girl's name.

How popular is Leina?

Leina is a rare name in the U.S.