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UK girl's name

Leyanna

A feminine name blending the names Leah and Anna, meaning "weary" and "grace".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 1998. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Leyanna is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Leyanna popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 1998 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3848, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1998, with 3 births.

This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 1998 to 1998. 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.

Leyanna is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Leyanna. 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 1999 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Leyanna ranked #3848 for girls in England and Wales in 1998, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 1998, when 3 girls were registered as Leyanna.
  • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Leyanna as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#3848

1998

Births in 1998

3

Latest year

Peak year

1998

3 births

Estimated living

3

2026

Meaning

What does Leyanna mean?

The name Leyanna is a relatively modern invention, derived from the combination of the names Leah and Anna. It has no definitive cultural or linguistic origin, but is likely a creation of the late 20th century in English-speaking countries.

While the name itself is new, its component parts have deeper roots. Leah is a Hebrew name meaning "weary" or "tired," originating from the Book of Genesis in the Bible. Anna, on the other hand, is a Greek name derived from the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning "grace" or "favor."

There are no known historical references or ancient texts mentioning the name Leyanna specifically. However, some notable individuals who have borne this name in recent times include:

1. Leyanna Meier (born 1989), an American actress known for her roles in films like "The Thirst" and "Suburban Gothic."

2. Leyanna Juarez (born 1997), a Mexican-American soccer player who plays as a forward for the Houston Dash in the National Women's Soccer League.

3. Leyanna Young (born 1993), an American singer and songwriter who has released several independent albums and EPs.

4. Leyanna Faircloth (born 1985), an American author and journalist known for her work on Southern culture and lifestyle.

5. Leyanna Steele (born 1988), a Canadian fashion model and influencer who has walked in several prestigious fashion shows.

While the name Leyanna is a relatively modern creation, its components have a rich history and diverse cultural influences. Its popularity may be attributed to its unique sound and the blend of traditional names that give it a distinct identity.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Leyanna by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Leyanna 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
1990s #3848 3 1

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FAQ

Leyanna: questions and answers

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

In 1998, Leyanna was ranked #3848 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Leyanna most popular?

The peak year on record was 1998, with 3 babies registered as Leyanna in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Leyanna?

A feminine name blending the names Leah and Anna, meaning "weary" and "grace".

How many people are called Leyanna in the UK?

A total of 3 babies have been registered as Leyanna across the 1 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.