Girl · #15,243 in 2026

Leany

Name: Popularity of the name Leany in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Leany, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#15,243

Peak Rank

#9,670 (2022)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

+24%

2004

First Year

2024

Last Year

2022

Peak Year

#9670

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Leany

Leany first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2004, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2022, when 10 Leanys were born — ranking #9,670 that year. As of 2026, Leany ranks #15,243 for baby girls with 5 births, rising sharply (+24% over the past five years). In total, more than 71 Leanys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Leany

Phonetically similar names — useful when Leany is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Leany

What does the name Leany mean?

Leany is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2004. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Leany in 2026?

In 2026, Leany ranks #15,243 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Leany most popular?

Leany reached its peak popularity in 2022, ranking #9,670 that year with 10 babies given the name.

Is Leany a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Leany is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Leany?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Leany include Dorah, Tema, Beni. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Leany

Leany is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2004 and has accumulated 71 births in the dataset. Leany's peak popularity came in 2022 when it ranked #9,670. Use the chart and map above to compare Leany's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.