Leland
Pronunciation: [ l-EEL-uhnd ]
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
Meaning & Origin
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #6,572
- Total SSA Count
- 18
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Also a Boy Name
Leland is also used as a boy name, ranked #548.
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About the Name Leland
Leland is a girl name .
Is Leland a boy or girl name? Leland is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #6,572 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #548. Leland is more commonly used as a boy name.
Leland is currently ranked #6,572 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Leland include Lel, Ley, Lelie, and Lelaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Leland include Lela, Lelani . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.