Girl nameCurrently #290 in the USRising
Leia
//ˈliɑ//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20234 lettersStarts with L
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Leia's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Leia's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Leia |
|---|---|
| 1949 | 7 |
| 1950 | 5 |
| 1954 | 5 |
| 1955 | 6 |
| 1960 | 5 |
| 1961 | 17 |
| 1962 | 20 |
| 1963 | 23 |
| 1964 | 21 |
| 1965 | 31 |
| 1966 | 26 |
| 1967 | 35 |
| 1968 | 23 |
| 1969 | 19 |
| 1970 | 23 |
| 1971 | 29 |
| 1972 | 18 |
| 1973 | 14 |
| 1974 | 21 |
| 1975 | 20 |
| 1976 | 21 |
| 1977 | 98 |
| 1978 | 156 |
| 1979 | 118 |
| 1980 | 162 |
| 1981 | 126 |
| 1982 | 99 |
| 1983 | 135 |
| 1984 | 94 |
| 1985 | 86 |
| 1986 | 70 |
| 1987 | 73 |
| 1988 | 66 |
| 1989 | 63 |
| 1990 | 69 |
| 1991 | 60 |
| 1992 | 67 |
| 1993 | 65 |
| 1994 | 48 |
| 1995 | 87 |
| 1996 | 65 |
| 1997 | 106 |
| 1998 | 94 |
| 1999 | 103 |
| 2000 | 123 |
| 2001 | 125 |
| 2002 | 152 |
| 2003 | 142 |
| 2004 | 160 |
| 2005 | 206 |
| 2006 | 272 |
| 2007 | 288 |
| 2008 | 294 |
| 2009 | 341 |
| 2010 | 323 |
| 2011 | 351 |
| 2012 | 422 |
| 2013 | 509 |
| 2014 | 611 |
| 2015 | 766 |
| 2016 | 1,016 |
| 2017 | 1,161 |
| 2018 | 1,120 |
| 2019 | 957 |
| 2020 | 1,088 |
| 2021 | 1,076 |
| 2022 | 1,216 |
| 2023 | 1,424 |
| 2024 | 1,094 |
Leia through the decades
- Leia peaked in 2023, when 1,424 babies were named Leia in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Leia has risen 202% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Leia currently ranks #290 in the US and is on the rise.