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Leland

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Pronounced LEE-lənd /ˈli.lənd/High

Meaning: From Old English laege land, 'fallow land; meadow land (left untilled)'; more often a boy's name; here for girlsLow

In 30 seconds: The fallow land; the meadow land: Leland is Old English 'fallow land'. Crisp, distinguished, and warm. More often a boy's name; here for girls.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom Old English laege land, 'fallow land; meadow land (left untilled)'; more often a boy's name; here for girls
U.S. rank (2024)#6515 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births18 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 543

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202218842024

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

Leland comes from Old English laege land, 'fallow land; meadow land left untilled'. Long an English surname and a boy's name, used here for girls (slug distinguished, which we flag honestly; nickname Lee).

It registers thinly for girls in the U.S. Rare for girls, the-fallow-land at the root, and distinguished.

Did you know? Leland means 'fallow land; meadow land left untilled' (Old English laege land) — a crisp, distinguished surname-name, more often given to boys but used here for girls (we flag the lean; said 'LEE-lənd').
Overall data confidence 45%
Behind the Name — Leland — lean noted

Variations

LeelandLeilandLeelan

Nicknames

Lee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Leland mean?

Leland is Old English 'fallow land; meadow land'. It is more often a boy's name, which we flag.

How do you pronounce Leland?

It's said LEE-lənd /ˈli.lənd/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Leland a boy or girl name?

Leland is more often a boy's name; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Leland?

Leland is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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