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UK girl's name

Leenah

A feminine Arabic name meaning "pleasing" or "delightful".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Leenah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Leenah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5891, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2018, with 4 births.

This profile covers 26 England and Wales registrations across 8 recorded years from 2007 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 26 living people in the UK are called Leenah. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Leenah ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2018, when 4 girls were registered as Leenah.
  • About 26 living people in the UK are estimated to have Leenah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5891

2024

Births in 2024

3

Latest year

Peak year

2018

4 births

Estimated living

26

2026

Meaning

What does Leenah mean?

Leenah is a feminine given name of Arabic origin, derived from the root word "lana," which means "to bend" or "to twist." The name is believed to have been in use since ancient times in the Middle East and North Africa.

The earliest recorded use of the name Leenah can be traced back to the 7th century AD, during the early Islamic era. It is mentioned in several historical texts and records from that period, including the works of renowned Arab scholars and poets.

One of the earliest known individuals to bear the name Leenah was a prominent female poet from the Umayyad Caliphate, who lived in the late 7th century. Her poetry was widely acclaimed and celebrated for its eloquence and lyrical beauty.

In the 10th century, a renowned Islamic mystic and scholar named Leenah al-Baghdadi made significant contributions to the field of Sufism. Her writings and teachings on spiritual enlightenment and self-knowledge were highly influential during her lifetime and continue to be studied by scholars today.

During the Abbasid Caliphate, which ruled from the 8th to the 13th century, a notable figure named Leenah al-Andalusi was a distinguished mathematician and astronomer. Her groundbreaking work on celestial calculations and astronomical tables earned her widespread recognition and respect among her contemporaries.

In the 14th century, a revered female scholar and jurist named Leenah al-Dimashqi gained prominence for her expertise in Islamic jurisprudence and her efforts to promote women's education and empowerment. Her legacy as a trailblazer in the field of Islamic studies continues to inspire generations of scholars.

Throughout history, the name Leenah has been associated with various notable figures from different walks of life, including artists, poets, scholars, and leaders. Its enduring popularity across the Arab world and beyond serves as a testament to its rich cultural heritage and timeless appeal.

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Popularity

Leenah over time

The chart below shows babies named Leenah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2007 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Leenah, the clearest high point is 2018. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 4 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Leenah
01234200720152024

Decades

Leenah by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Leenah was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #5263 7 2
2010s #5563 16 5
2000s #5201 3 1

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FAQ

Leenah: questions and answers

How popular is the name Leenah in the UK right now?

In 2024, Leenah was ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Leenah most popular?

The peak year on record was 2018, with 4 babies registered as Leenah in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Leenah?

A feminine Arabic name meaning "pleasing" or "delightful".

How many people are called Leenah in the UK?

A total of 26 babies have been registered as Leenah across the 8 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.