Meaning and history
Leena has distinct uses in several languages. In Finnish and Estonian it is commonly a short form of Helena or Magdalena; Helena’s Greek meaning is uncertain, while Magdalena means “woman from Magdala.” In Arabic and South Asian usage, Leena may transcribe Arabic līna, associated with softness or a type of palm tree. These traditions should be kept separate. Notable bearers include Finnish writer Leena Krohn and Indian business executive Leena Nair.
20062006: 145 births, rank #1,514
2007: 171 births, rank #1,396
2008: 173 births, rank #1,381
2009: 158 births, rank #1,469
2010: 158 births, rank #1,438
20112011: 203 births, rank #1,186
2012: 200 births, rank #1,214
2013: 205 births, rank #1,171
2014: 196 births, rank #1,240
2015: 196 births, rank #1,247
20162016: 190 births, rank #1,275
2017: 199 births, rank #1,208
2018: 208 births, rank #1,160
2019: 256 births, rank #1,007
2020: 231 births, rank #1,070
20212021: 217 births, rank #1,135
2022: 203 births, rank #1,183
2023: 215 births, rank #1,129
2024: 227 births, rank #1,086
20252025: 212 births, rank #1,113
In 2025, 212 babies were recorded with the name Leena, ranking #1,113 among girls.