Leena
Every Leena since 1963 — 5,785 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Leena
Leena is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,115 in 2025 with 212 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1963, 5,785 American babies have been named Leena. Its peak came in 2019, when 256 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Leena stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Leena year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 212 | #1,115 |
| 2024 | 227 | #1,089 |
| 2023 | 215 | #1,133 |
| 2022 | 203 | #1,188 |
| 2021 | 217 | #1,135 |
| 2020 | 231 | #1,072 |
| 2019 | 256 | #1,007 |
| 2018 | 208 | #1,161 |
| 2017 | 199 | #1,209 |
| 2016 | 190 | #1,277 |
| 2015 | 196 | #1,250 |
| 2014 | 196 | #1,242 |
| 2013 | 205 | #1,174 |
| 2012 | 200 | #1,217 |
| 2011 | 203 | #1,187 |
| 2010 | 158 | #1,440 |
| 2009 | 158 | #1,472 |
| 2008 | 173 | #1,384 |
| 2007 | 171 | #1,398 |
| 2006 | 145 | #1,516 |
| 2005 | 127 | #1,602 |
| 2004 | 116 | #1,676 |
| 2003 | 118 | #1,638 |
| 2002 | 111 | #1,663 |
| 2001 | 90 | #1,931 |
| 2000 | 100 | #1,752 |
| 1995 | 53 | #2,441 |
| 1990 | 28 | #3,765 |
| 1985 | 31 | #2,977 |
| 1980 | 38 | #2,511 |
| 1975 | 24 | #3,011 |
| 1970 | 9 | #5,621 |
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Famous people named Leena
- Leena Peisa Singer · b. 1979
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Leena in 2025?
Leena ranked #1,115 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 212 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Leena?
5,785 babies have been named Leena in the United States since 1963, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Leena most popular?
Leena peaked in 2019, when 256 newborns received the name.
Is Leena a boy or girl name?
Leena is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Leena rising or falling?
Leena is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Leena?
Well-known people named Leena include Leena Peisa (singer).