Leya
- US rank
- #2,153
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,153 in 2025
86 babies were named Leya in the US in 2025. It has climbed 444 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1968–2025
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 Leya you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 18,692 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Leya, 86 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Leya would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryLeya first shows up in US birth records in 1968, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 57 years since.
- Best yearLeya is at its all-time high right now: #2,153 in 2025.
- Then vs nowLeya is 4.2× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 78,740 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 18,692.
- TrendLeya has climbed 444 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,153. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedLeya is most popular in Michigan, where it ranks #690. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
About the name Leya
Leya is a girl name of Spanish origin. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with L and ending in “-eya”. US birth records list Leya for girls from 1968 to 2025, in 57 of those 58 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #2,153 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #2,153, with 86 babies.
Origin:Spanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5.1 | 196,078 girls |
| 1970s | 5.3 | 187,617 girls |
| 1980s | 6.1 | 163,934 girls |
| 1990s | 7.7 | 129,534 girls |
| 2000s | 22 | 45,704 girls |
| 2010s | 29 | 34,153 girls |
| 2020s | 46 | 21,747 girls |
Other spellings of Leya
More Spanish girl names
- Girl name: Sofia · wisdom
- Girl name: Camila · temple attendant
- Girl name: Maya · illusion
- Girl name: Liliana · lily
- Girl name: Lucia · light
- Unisex name: Jade · jade gemstone
- Girl name: Gabriella · God is my strength
- Girl name: Catalina · possibly pure
Questions about the name Leya
What is the origin of the name Leya?
Leya has Spanish roots in our records. Other Spanish names include Sofia, Camila, Maya.
Is Leya a boy or girl name?
Leya is a girl name.
How popular is the name Leya?
Leya ranked #2,153 for US girls in 2025, given to 86 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#2,153).