The nameLeya
Leya is a modern spelling close to Leah and Leia. It is rising in England and Wales.
- Girl's name
- Hebrew
Meaning
Leya is usually read as a form of Leah, from Hebrew, of uncertain meaning, often given as "weary" or "wild cow".
Origin
Hebrew, modern spelling.
History
In England and Wales Leya reached 918th place in 2024. In the United States it reached its best rank, 2331st, the same year.
Popularity of the name Leya
Leya in the United States
Leya was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 511 births over the decade, 32% of all recorded babies named Leya. Its rise began around 1968, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Leya in the United States were born before 2011, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 72 births a year on average, against 59 in the five years before.
Leya in the United Kingdom
Leya was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2020s, with 210 births over the decade, 37% of all recorded babies named Leya. Half of all babies named Leya in the United Kingdom were born before 2016, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 36 births a year on average, against 21 in the five years before.
Leya in France
Leya in Switzerland
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Leya
Names from the same generation as Leya, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Leya mean?
Leya is usually read as a form of Leah, from Hebrew, of uncertain meaning, often given as "weary" or "wild cow".
What is the origin of the name Leya?
Hebrew, modern spelling.
Is Leya a girl's or a boy's name?
Leya is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Leya?
In 2024, Leya was the 2328th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 79 births.
What are the variants of the name Leya?
Variants and related names of Leya include Lea and Leah.
What are good sibling names for Leya?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Bracha, Hawa, Shoshana and Halima for a sister, Eleazar, Shlomo, Mikael and Noam for a brother.