Leean
Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Leean: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 1980.
Leean, pronounced LEE-an, is a modern Scottish variant of the name Leanne, itself a 20th-century combination of Lee and Ann. The name draws from the Old English word "leah," meaning a clearing or meadow, giving it a gentle, nature-inspired origin. While there are no widely known historical figures bearing this exact spelling, the related name Leanne has been used by notable people such as Scottish singer Leanne Mitchell and actress Leanne Best. The root "Lee" appears in countless Scottish place names such as Lee in Lanarkshire, reflecting the landscape of open land. Leean can also be seen as a creative spelling of the Welsh name Lian or a feminised form of the Irish name Lee. It remains a rare but appealing choice, offering a fresh twist on a classic sound.
Girl 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19803 babies
- Latest (1980)
- #5393 babies
- Total births
- 3since 1980
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y