Leia
- US rank
- #297
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #211 in 2023
1,033 babies were named Leia in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1949–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Leia you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 1,556 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Leia, 1,033 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Leia would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryLeia first shows up in US birth records in 1949, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 76 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2023, when it reached #211.
- Then vs nowLeia is 9.5× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 14,771 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 1,556.
- Where it's lovedLeia is most popular in Hawaii, where it ranks #44, followed by California (#125) and Delaware (#140). It's in the top 1,000 in 37 states.
- OriginLeia is the #10 most popular Russian girl name in the US. That's out of 170 Russian girl and unisex names in our list.
About the name Leia
Leia is a girl name of Hebrew and Russian origin. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with L and ending in “-eia”. US birth records list Leia for girls from 1949 to 2025, in 70 of those 77 years. Its best year was 2023, when it ranked #211 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #297, with 1,033 babies.
Origin:Hebrew namesRussian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 4.1 | 243,902 girls |
| 1950s | 0.9 | 1,162,791 girls |
| 1960s | 12 | 80,906 girls |
| 1970s | 33 | 29,985 girls |
| 1980s | 57 | 17,473 girls |
| 1990s | 43 | 23,463 girls |
| 2000s | 113 | 8,834 girls |
| 2010s | 416 | 2,405 girls |
| 2020s | 713 | 1,402 girls |
Other spellings of Leia
More Hebrew girl names
- Girl name: Mia · possibly beloved
- Girl name: Isabella · God is my oath
- Girl name: Ava · possibly bird, or life
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Aria · solo melody
- Girl name: Ella · possibly all, entirely
- Girl name: Gianna · God is gracious
- Girl name: Sadie · princess
Questions about the name Leia
What is the origin of the name Leia?
Leia has Hebrew, Russian roots in our records. Other Hebrew names include Mia, Isabella, Ava.
Is Leia a boy or girl name?
Leia is a girl name.
How popular is the name Leia?
Leia ranked #297 for US girls in 2025, given to 1,033 babies. Its best year was 2023 (#211).