Leiana
About Leiana
Leiana is a beautiful feminine name with possible Hawaiian origins, though it may also be a modern creation combining the popular prefix "Lei-" with the suffix "-ana." In Hawaiian contexts, "lei" refers to a garland of flowers, suggesting beauty and celebration. The name has a flowing, melodic quality with its sequence of vowels, making it appealing to parents seeking something both exotic and pleasant-sounding. While not among the most common names, Leiana has gained some popularity in recent decades as interest in Hawaiian and Polynesian names has increased. Its tropical associations and graceful sound give it a distinctive character while remaining relatively straightforward to pronounce.
Pronounced lay-AH-nuh.
As of October 2026, Leiana ranked #3013 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2568 in 2024.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #3,627 | 43 | 24.1 |
| 2015 | #3,370 | 48 | 26.9 |
| 2016 | #3,556 | 44 | 24.8 |
| 2017 | #2,730 | 63 | 36.5 |
| 2018 | #2,950 | 56 | 32.9 |
| 2019 | #3,198 | 50 | 29.8 |
| 2020 | #3,162 | 50 | 30.9 |
| 2021 | #3,418 | 46 | 28 |
| 2022 | #3,143 | 52 | 31.7 |
| 2023 | #2,998 | 56 | 34.9 |
| 2024 | #2,568 | 69 | 42.6 |
| 2025 | #3,013 | 55 | 34.2 |
Similar names
These 20 names were selected by our users looking for other names like Leiana.
- Arela
- Rinna
- Valyn
- Alannis
- Myrah
- Vivean
- Aleka
- Naarah
- Eliah
- Annina
- Marra
- Nahia
- Ivona
- Aranya
- Auralia
- Syrina
- Esmaria
- Ilania
- Gasira
- Yanina