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
"not known, unidentified"
Origin: Old English
Unknown is more popular, ranked #3194 vs #4063 for Leyna.
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Unknown is more popular, ranked #3194 compared to Leyna at #4063 in the United States.
Leyna means "torch, bright light" (Greek via Helena origin). Unknown means "not known, unidentified" (Old English origin).
Leyna is primarily a girl name. Unknown is primarily a boy name.