Girl Name
Leandra
Leandra is a girl's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Leandra is a girl baby name. It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Leandra often also consider Leander.
Leandra meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Leandra has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Leandra as L·E·A·N·D·R·A, with 7 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Leandra is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Leandra variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Leandraa, Leandrae, Leandray, Leandr.
- Nicknames: Lean and L.
- Middle names: Pair Leandra with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Leandra middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Leander, Leandro, Leandre, Leandrew, Leonora — full picks on the sibling names for Leandra guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Leandra? Browse our names like Leandra guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Leandra
What does the name Leandra mean?
Leandra has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Leandra?
The exact origin of Leandra is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Leandra?
Leandra has 7 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Leandra a boy's or girl's name?
Leandra is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Leandra in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Leandra sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Leandra?
Names that share Leandra's sound and style include Leander, Leandro, Leandre, Leandrew, Leonora.
What middle names pair well with Leandra?
Good middle-name fits for Leandra pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Leandra is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Leandra is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Leandra?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Leandra share its rhythm without rhyming — Leander, Leandro, Leandre all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.