Leina
Every Leina since 1970 — 799 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Leina
Leina is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,417 in 2025 with 32 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1970, 799 American babies have been named Leina. Its peak came in 2020, when 38 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Leina stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Leina year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 32 | #4,417 |
| 2024 | 29 | #4,725 |
| 2023 | 38 | #3,954 |
| 2022 | 23 | #5,567 |
| 2021 | 28 | #4,788 |
| 2020 | 38 | #3,815 |
| 2019 | 24 | #5,391 |
| 2018 | 25 | #5,257 |
| 2017 | 20 | #6,189 |
| 2016 | 25 | #5,396 |
| 2015 | 27 | #5,054 |
| 2014 | 23 | #5,728 |
| 2013 | 32 | #4,496 |
| 2012 | 33 | #4,444 |
| 2011 | 27 | #5,143 |
| 2010 | 24 | #5,717 |
| 2009 | 30 | #4,888 |
| 2008 | 32 | #4,713 |
| 2007 | 24 | #5,819 |
| 2006 | 24 | #5,640 |
| 2005 | 21 | #5,928 |
| 2004 | 19 | #6,391 |
| 2003 | 14 | #7,822 |
| 2002 | 12 | #8,594 |
| 2001 | 15 | #7,169 |
| 2000 | 5 | #16,479 |
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| 1970 | 5 | #8,707 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Leina in 2025?
Leina ranked #4,417 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 32 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Leina?
799 babies have been named Leina in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Leina most popular?
Leina peaked in 2020, when 38 newborns received the name.
Is Leina a boy or girl name?
Leina is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Leina rising or falling?
Leina is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.