Leanna is a distinctive choice, ranked #1639 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Leanna in their class.
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UK Rank 2025
#1639
US Rank #890
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About the Name Leanna
Leanna has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1145 places in five years. It was most popular in 1996 at #608 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Leanna is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Leanna in their class.
In the US it ranks even higher at #903, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Leanna
Unlikely. With around 18 UK babies named Leanna per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Leanna in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Leanna is declining: down 372 places since 2020, to #1,639 in 2025. It peaked at #608 in 1996.
Leanna is more popular in the US (#903) than in the UK (#2412). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Leanna include: Leanna Carriere-Wellwood and LeAnna Washington. Short summaries for each appear below.
Leanna ranks #903 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
18
UK babies named Leanna (2025)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 372 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Leanna
Almost certainly the only Leanna in the class
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UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2025)
Rank · SSA official data
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