Leman is of Turkish origin, derived from the word 'leman', which means 'beloved'. It's a unisex given name, popular among both boys and girls. The name Leman has gained international recognition due to notable individuals like Leman Zeytinburnu, a prominent Turkish actress.
The name Leman experienced varying popularity throughout the years, with peaks in certain decades. The highest number of births recorded was 23 in 1937. However, there were several years where only 5 or fewer babies were named Leman, most recently in 1997. Overall, there were a total of 625 births with the name Leman from 1913 to 1997.