The nameLeyah

Leyah is a modern girl's name, a variant of Leah.

Meaning

A variant of Leah, from the Hebrew, of debated meaning.

Origin

Hebrew.

History

In France it was mostly given in the 2020s.

Popularity of the name Leyah

Leyah in France

666thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2023peak year (90 births)
505babies named Leyah in France since 1900
04590 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Leyah was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 380 births over the decade, 75% of all recorded babies named Leyah. Its rise began around 2014, and it peaked in 2023. Half of all babies named Leyah in France were born before 2022, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 65 births a year on average, against 27 in the five years before.

Variants and related names

Leyah in our baby name lists

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Leyah mean?

A variant of Leah, from the Hebrew, of debated meaning.

What is the origin of the name Leyah?

Hebrew.

Is Leyah a girl's or a boy's name?

Leyah is a girl's name.

What are the variants of the name Leyah?

Variants and related names of Leyah include Leah.