Leeland is an uncommon yet captivating given name of English origin. It is derived from the Old English words "leah" meaning 'clearing' and "land" which translates to 'land'. Thus, Leeland literally signifies 'land clearing'. This name was particularly popular during the Middle Ages in England but has since become quite rare. In modern times, it is more often found as a surname than a first name.
"The name Leeland has seen fluctuations in popularity over time, with five births recorded in both 2010 and 2021, and a peak of six births in 2014, resulting in a total of sixteen children named Leeland across these three years."