Leyna Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Leyna means 'torch' or 'shining light'.
Meaning of the Name Leyna
Leyna is a variant spelling of Lena, which is derived from the Latin name Helena. Helena has Greek origins and is derived from the word 'helene', meaning 'torch' or 'moon'. It is also believed to be related to the Greek name Helenē, meaning 'sun ray' or 'shining light'. The name Leyna has a strong and radiant meaning.
Popularity of the Name Leyna
The popularity for the name Leyna peaked in popularity in the year 2006 with 117 births, which ranked number 3,144 out of 31,643 unique names for that year. Leyna had the most female births in 2006 with 117, which ranked number 1,771 out of 20,061 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Leyna has declined sharply over the last ten years from 100 births to 61 births, a decline of -39.00%. Among females, Leyna has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 100 births to 61 births, a decline of -39.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Leyna
- 20 Year Trend of Leyna: 60.53%
- 10 Year Trend of Leyna: -39.00%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Leyna: -39.00%
Popularity of Leyna by State
Among females, Leyna was most popular in Southeastern states with 8 births in the region. It was most commonly used in FL, with 8 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Leyna. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 3211 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 1533 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1854 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Leyna
- Total Births of Leyna: 58 (-4.82%)
- Female Births of Leyna: 58 (-4.82%)
Given the downward trend of Leyna over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -4.82% decrease in total births, for a total of 58 births in 2024. For Females, births for Leyna have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 58 female births in 2024, a decrease of -4.82%.