Leana - girls name

Leana name popularity, meaning and origin

Name Popularity: 17%

Leana name meaning:

The name Leana is derived from various origins and has multiple meanings across different cultures. In Gaelic, it is believed to be a variant of the name Liana, which means "youthful" or "to twine around." In Eastern European languages, Leana is said to come from the name Elena or Helena, meaning "bright" or "shining light." Another possible origin is the Latin name Liana, which refers to a climbing vine or creeper.

Leana can be associated with positive qualities such as vitality, youthfulness, and brightness. The name carries a sense of energy and liveliness, suggesting a person who radiates positivity and brings light into others' lives. Leana may also be linked to the image of a strong and resilient individual who can adapt and grow, just like a vine climbing towards the sun. Overall, the name Leana portrays a young, vibrant, and radiant persona, evoking a sense of optimism and warmth.

Origin: English

Derived from an Irish Gaelic of Helen: (light;beautiful woman); variant of Liana: (youthful;bond).

Related names

Liana , Leana , Leann, Leanna , Leeann, Leeanne, Leianna, Lianne

Other girls names beginning with L

Statistics

Overall UK ranking: 4634 out of 5581

4 recorded births last year

Change in rank

  • 10yrs

    130
  • 5yrs

    -1668
  • 1yr

    -1791

    Regional popularity

    Ranking for this name in various UK regions

Historical popularity of Leana

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