Leena

An uncommon Finnish pick — distinctive and rare.

Girl's nameFinnishDeclining slightly Also a pet name
#1086 46in 2024

Meaning & Origin

a female given name, also used as a formal given name. A diminutive of Magdaleena

Leena is a girl's baby name with roots in multiple cultures — in Finnish it is a diminutive of Magdalena, while in Arabic contexts it connects to Lina, meaning 'tender' or 'palm tree.'

The name spans Finnish, Arabic, and South Asian naming traditions, making it genuinely cross-cultural. Its soft, flowing sound feels naturally elegant — easy to pronounce in virtually any language, which gives it global appeal for families with multicultural backgrounds.

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Popularity Over Time

Leena climbed 590 spots in the last 20 years — from #1676 to #1086.

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Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Leena
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s1,093
2010s2,011
2000s1,309
1990s561
1980s358
1970s195
1960s46

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(61 years, 19632024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Leena
YearBirthsRank
2024227#1086
2023215#1132
2022203#1185
2021217#1135
2020231#1072
2019256#1006
2018208#1161
2017199#1209
2016190#1277
2015196#1250
2014196#1242
2013205#1174
2012200#1217
2011203#1187
2010158#1440
2009158#1472
2008173#1384
2007171#1398
2006145#1516
2005127#1602

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Leena has two lives

Leena, the baby name
#1086girls
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Leena, the pet name
#11289pet name
5 pets
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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (19632024) · Methodology