Leia Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Leia is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Leia?
Leia is spelled L-E-I-A. The name has 4 letters.
Leia at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Leia is commonly thought to derive from the Hebrew word meaning “weary” or “tired.”
- Origin
- The name Leia may derive from the Hebrew language and is associated with biblical contexts.
- Pronunciation
- LAY-uh · 2 syllables
Leia Popularity in 2025
Rank#297
Recorded Births1,033
- Girls usage fell 8 places to #297 and recorded 66 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Leia Mean?
Leia is commonly thought to derive from the Hebrew word meaning “weary” or “tired.”
Origin: The name Leia may derive from the Hebrew language and is associated with biblical contexts.
How Do You Pronounce Leia?
PronunciationLAY-uh
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Leia?
- History
- Leia has been used as a given name in various cultures and gained recognition in popular culture during the late 20th century.
Leia Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 1,033 | #297 |
| 2024 | Girls | 1,099 | #289 |
| 2023 | Girls | 1,424 | #211 |
| 2022 | Girls | 1,216 | #256 |
| 2021 | Girls | 1,078 | #295 |
| 2020 | Girls | 1,088 | #296 |
| 2019 | Girls | 958 | #334 |
| 2018 | Girls | 1,120 | #296 |
| 2017 | Girls | 1,162 | #278 |
| 2016 | Girls | 1,016 | #322 |
| 2015 | Girls | 766 | #420 |
| 2014 | Girls | 611 | #509 |
| 2013 | Girls | 509 | #569 |
| 2012 | Girls | 422 | #670 |
| 2011 | Girls | 351 | #774 |
| 2010 | Girls | 323 | #832 |
| 2009 | Girls | 342 | #824 |
| 2008 | Girls | 293 | #930 |
| 2007 | Girls | 288 | #937 |
| 2006 | Girls | 272 | #961 |
| 2005 | Girls | 206 | #1,134 |
| 2004 | Girls | 160 | #1,329 |
| 2003 | Girls | 142 | #1,395 |
| 2002 | Girls | 152 | #1,288 |
When Was Leia Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2023 · Girls
1,424 recorded births
National rank #211
2022 · Girls
1,216 recorded births
National rank #256
2017 · Girls
1,162 recorded births
National rank #278
2018 · Girls
1,120 recorded births
National rank #296
Where Leia Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| HI | #44 | 12 |
| CA | #125 | 242 |
| DE | #140 | 6 |
| NM | #182 | 8 |
| CT | #192 | 17 |
| NV | #196 | 13 |
| FL | #215 | 88 |
| AZ | #219 | 31 |