Leahanna
Feminine variation of Leah, a Hebrew name meaning "weary" or "tired."
Name Census estimates that about 117 living Americans carry the first name Leahanna. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Leahanna today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Leahanna births was 2010 (17 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Leahanna. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
117
~ 1 in 2,929,524 Americans
Peak year
2010
17 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2019 SSA rank
#14,806
Tracked since 1985
Popularity
Leahanna: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Leahanna from the 1980s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 77 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Leahanna by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Leahanna during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Leahanna
The name Leahanna is a feminine given name with origins that can be traced back to the Hebrew language and biblical times. It is a combination of the Hebrew names Leah and Anna, both of which have their own distinct meanings and histories.
Leah is a name that appears in the Old Testament of the Bible, specifically in the Book of Genesis. It is the name given to the first wife of Jacob, one of the patriarchs of the Israelites. The name Leah is derived from the Hebrew word "leah," which means "weary" or "tired," referring to the circumstances surrounding her marriage to Jacob.
Anna, on the other hand, is a name with Greek origins, derived from the Hebrew name Hannah, which means "grace" or "favor." It is a name that has been popular throughout history and has been borne by numerous notable figures, including the biblical Anna, the mother of the Virgin Mary.
The combination of these two names, Leahanna, creates a unique and melodic blend that carries the meanings of both its components. While the exact origin of this particular spelling and combination is unclear, it is likely that it emerged as a creative variation or fusion of the two traditional names.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Leahanna can be found in the historical records of the 17th century, when it was used by a family of English settlers in the American colonies. Leahanna Wilkinson (1633-1698) was a prominent figure in the early days of the Pennsylvania colony, known for her involvement in the Quaker community and her advocacy for religious freedom.
Another notable bearer of the name was Leahanna Pritchard (1787-1867), a Welsh poet and writer who gained recognition for her contributions to the literary culture of her time. Her works, which often explored themes of nature and spirituality, were published in various Welsh periodicals and anthologies.
In the 19th century, Leahanna Davison (1842-1912) was a pioneering educator and suffragist in the United States. She dedicated her life to advocating for equal rights and educational opportunities for women, establishing several schools and campaigning tirelessly for the women's suffrage movement.
Leahanna Renwick (1903-1987) was a Scottish artist known for her vibrant and expressive paintings, which often depicted scenes from rural life and the Scottish countryside. Her works were widely exhibited and celebrated during her lifetime, and she is now considered an important figure in the history of Scottish art.
Lastly, Leahanna Chiang (1928-2015) was a Chinese-American mathematician and computer scientist who made significant contributions to the field of computer programming languages. She was one of the pioneers of object-oriented programming and played a crucial role in the development of the programming language Simula, which laid the foundations for many modern programming paradigms.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Leahanna, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human achievement and cultural heritage.
People
Leahanna + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Leahanna as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Leahanna: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Leahanna?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 117 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Leahanna going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,929,524 US residents.
Is Leahanna a common name?
We classify Leahanna as "Very Rare". It ranks above 66.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 119 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Leahanna most popular?
The single biggest year for Leahanna was 2010, when 17 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Leahanna is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Leahanna in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Leahanna a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Leahanna in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Leahanna still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Leahanna in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Leahanna can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Leahanna?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.