Names Starting With L
GirlHebrew#150 in 2025
Leia
Leia is a girls' name of Hebrew origin meaning “weary; also associated with meadow or child of heaven.” It ranked #150 in the United States in 2025.
pronunciation
LAY-uh
meaning & origin
The name Leia means “weary; also associated with meadow or child of heaven.” It comes from the Hebrew language tradition.
A variant of Leah with independent roots, this name surged in popularity following the Star Wars franchise, where Princess Leia Organa became one of cinema's most iconic heroines.
popularity over time
#1962020
#1782021
#1652022
#1552023
#1502024
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #150 |
| 2023 | #155 |
| 2022 | #165 |
| 2021 | #178 |
| 2020 | #196 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
famous people named Leia
- Princess Leia Organa (Star Wars character)
- Carrie Fisher (actress who portrayed Leia)
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