Leyna
Meaning
"torch, bright light"
Origin: Greek via Helena
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #4,063
- Total SSA Count
- 36
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Ley, Lay
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"torch, bright light"
Origin: Greek via Helena
"high, above, elevated"
Origin: Arabic
Leyna is more popular, ranked #4063 vs #4140 for Sumayyah.
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Leyna is more popular, ranked #4063 compared to Sumayyah at #4140 in the United States.
Leyna means "torch, bright light" (Greek via Helena origin). Sumayyah means "high, above, elevated" (Arabic origin).
Leyna is primarily a girl name. Sumayyah is primarily a girl name.