The nameLeiya
Leiya is a modern girl's name, a variant of Leia.
- Girl's name
- Hebrew
Meaning
A variant of Leia, itself linked to Lea and the Hebrew Leah. Leia is the princess of Star Wars.
Origin
Hebrew, through English.
History
In France it is at its highest in the 2020s.
Popularity of the name Leiya
Leiya in France
Leiya was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 305 births over the decade, 58% of all recorded babies named Leiya. Its rise began around 2011, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Leiya in France were born before 2021, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 56 births a year on average, against 28 in the five years before.
Leiya in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Leiya mean?
A variant of Leia, itself linked to Lea and the Hebrew Leah. Leia is the princess of Star Wars.
What is the origin of the name Leiya?
Hebrew, through English.
Is Leiya a girl's or a boy's name?
Leiya is a girl's name.