The baby name Leyana is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced LAY-AH-nah (IPA: /leɪˈɑːnə/). Alternatives: LEE-AH-nah (/liːˈɑːnə/), LAY-AN-uh (/ˈleɪ.ənə/).
Leyana is Arabic in Origin.
The baby name Leyana is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced LAY-AH-nah (IPA: /leɪˈɑːnə/). Alternatives: LEE-AH-nah (/liːˈɑːnə/), LAY-AN-uh (/ˈleɪ.ənə/).
Leyana is Arabic in Origin.
Leyana is a modern, multicultural feminine given name that has circulated in English-speaking countries since the late 20th century. Its usage remains uncommon but has risen with contemporary preferences for lyrical, two- to three-syllable names ending in -ana, and it is sometimes chosen as a fresh alternative to Leilani, Liana, or Aliana.
Several plausible etymologies coexist. It may reflect Arabic Liyana, from the root l-y-n meaning “softness, tenderness.” In a Polynesian-Hawaiian reading, Leyana/Leiana can be parsed as lei “garland, wreath” combined with Ana/Anna, linking to “grace.” It can also be a blend of Leia/Leah and Slavic Yana (a form of Jana), ultimately from Hebrew Yohanan, “God is gracious.” Variants and spellings include Leiana, Leyanna, Leiyanna, Liyana, Liyanna, and Lyana; nicknames include Leya, Ley, Yana, and Ana. The name’s cross-cultural echoes allow parents to attach meanings ranging from gentle character to gracious beauty.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BN | Girls | 0 | #113 | 2 | 5,459 |
| Switzerland | Girls | 2024 | #119 | 17 | 1,786 |
| Sweden | Girls | 2022 | #178 | 2 | 1,568 |
| Canada | Girls | 2024 | #279 | 7 | 2,795 |
| JO | Girls | 0 | #337 | 3 | 7,570 |
| MY | 0 | #353 | 2 | 12,352 | |
| France | Girls | 2021 | #360 | 46 | 3,185 |
| YE | 0 | #398 | 1 | 8,639 | |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #406 | 1 | 8,413 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #423 | 2 | 15,987 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #523 | 3 | 11,303 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #543 | 5 | 10,981 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #595 | 3 | 20,968 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #631 | 2 | 18,916 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #643 | 3 | 11,648 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #654 | 1 | 13,121 |
| LB | 0 | #689 | 2 | 13,263 | |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #697 | 1 | 13,071 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #894 | 23 | 8,487 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #952 | 43 | 24,821 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #992 | 1 | 12,708 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 1 | 14,742 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,012 | 3 | 25,931 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,143 | 1 | 22,615 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,181 | 2 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,233 | 2 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,233 | 4 | 25,928 |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 | |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Leyana is popular in 26 countries — most recent births per country:
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