Leena
Girl name · #1116 in 2025 · Uniqueness 65/100
In 2025, 212 baby girls were named Leena, placing it at #1116 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1247, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 8,491 girls born in 2025 was named Leena.
Babies named Leena per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 62-year story
Leena first appears in the Social Security records in 1963, when 5 girls received the name. Its peak came in 2019, when 256 girls were named Leena — good for #1007 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Leena against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Leena in class?
Leena scores 65 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "distinctive" band. That middle band is the sweet spot many parents hunt for: recognizable without being everywhere.
Where Leena is most common
Geography matters for names, and Leena is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Leenas were CA (28), TX (26), NY (18), OH (14), VA (12). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Leena
Statistically, parents drawn to Leena tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Milena, Lianna, Siena, Alena, and Aleena.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Leena | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 212 | #1113 |
| 2024 | 227 | #1086 |
| 2023 | 215 | #1129 |
| 2022 | 203 | #1183 |
| 2021 | 217 | #1135 |
| 2020 | 231 | #1070 |
| 2019 | 256 | #1007 |
| 2018 | 208 | #1160 |
| 2017 | 199 | #1208 |
| 2016 | 190 | #1275 |
| 2015 | 196 | #1247 |
| 2014 | 196 | #1240 |
| 2013 | 205 | #1171 |
| 2012 | 200 | #1214 |
| 2011 | 203 | #1186 |
| 2010 | 158 | #1438 |
| 2009 | 158 | #1469 |
| 2008 | 173 | #1381 |
| 2007 | 171 | #1396 |
| 2006 | 145 | #1514 |
| 2005 | 127 | #1599 |
| 2004 | 116 | #1667 |
| 2003 | 118 | #1625 |
| 2002 | 111 | #1654 |
| 2001 | 90 | #1922 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Leena a popular girl name?
Leena ranked #1116 among girls in 2025 with 212 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1247.
When was the name Leena most popular?
Leena peaked in 2019, when 256 American girls received the name (ranked #1007 that year). Since 2019 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Leena?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 8,491 newborn American girls was named Leena. It scores 65/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "distinctive".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.