Leia: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced LAY-uh · 2 syllables
A given name originating as a coinage.
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- LAY-uh
- US rank (2025)
- #297
- US babies a year
- about 1,170 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising
How popular is Leia?
Leia was the #297 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,033 babies. It’s rising: up 120% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #297 |
| England & Wales | #382 |
| Scotland | #257 |
| Northern Ireland | #246 |
| Ireland | #308 |
| France | #184 |
| Canada | #279 |
How old are people named Leia?
Half of US adults named Leia are older than 30; most are between 18 and 57. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Names like Leia
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
Questions about Leia
How do you pronounce Leia?
Leia is pronounced LAY-uh.
How popular is the name Leia?
Leia was the #297 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,033 babies. It’s rising: up 120% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Leia?
Half of US adults named Leia are older than 30. Most are between 18 and 57.