#2902024 rank
2023peak year
17,736babies named Leia since 1880
▲ +14%5-year trend
Leia popularity over 145 years
⭐ Sweet spot — known but not everywhere · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Leia mean?
From the Hawaiian lei 'flower garland' plus -a. Globally known through Star Wars' Princess Leia.
OriginHawaiian
Syllables1
Gendergirl
Stylemodern, mythic
Names like Leia
Same era, same vibe — if you like Leia, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Leias
Spellings & variants
LeaLaya
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