Girl nameCurrently #2,331 in the USRising
Leya
//ˈleɪə//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20244 lettersStarts with L
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Leya'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.
Leya's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Leya |
|---|---|
| 1968 | 9 |
| 1969 | 8 |
| 1970 | 8 |
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1973 | 9 |
| 1974 | 9 |
| 1975 | 10 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1977 | 7 |
| 1978 | 13 |
| 1979 | 13 |
| 1980 | 13 |
| 1981 | 13 |
| 1982 | 15 |
| 1983 | 8 |
| 1984 | 10 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1986 | 14 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1988 | 14 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1990 | 13 |
| 1991 | 9 |
| 1992 | 13 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1995 | 11 |
| 1996 | 21 |
| 1997 | 21 |
| 1998 | 14 |
| 1999 | 22 |
| 2000 | 23 |
| 2001 | 34 |
| 2002 | 30 |
| 2003 | 35 |
| 2004 | 39 |
| 2005 | 39 |
| 2006 | 62 |
| 2007 | 50 |
| 2008 | 46 |
| 2009 | 48 |
| 2010 | 48 |
| 2011 | 41 |
| 2012 | 35 |
| 2013 | 46 |
| 2014 | 46 |
| 2015 | 56 |
| 2016 | 63 |
| 2017 | 52 |
| 2018 | 52 |
| 2019 | 72 |
| 2020 | 65 |
| 2021 | 74 |
| 2022 | 67 |
| 2023 | 76 |
| 2024 | 79 |
Leya through the decades
- Leya peaked in 2024, when 79 babies were named Leya in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Leya has risen 42% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Leya currently ranks #2,331 in the US and is on the rise.