Leda

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Pronounced LEE-dah /ˈli.də/Medium

Meaning: From Greek, 'woman; lady' (possibly from Lycian lada, 'wife') — the name of Leda in Greek myth, mother of Helen of Troy; we note the mythLow

In 30 seconds: Woman; lady: Leda is Greek. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'LEE-dah').

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Origin LowGreek

MeaningFrom Greek, 'woman; lady' (possibly from Lycian lada, 'wife') — the name of Leda in Greek myth, mother of Helen of Troy; we note the myth

U.S. rank (2025)#8641 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1920

Total births (all-time)≈ 3,448

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Leda comes from Greek, 'woman; lady' (possibly from Lycian lada, 'wife') — the name of Leda in Greek myth, mother of Helen of Troy (we note the myth). A lyrical, classic name (said 'LEE-dah').

In the U.S. it appears as a classical name. Rare, woman-and-lady at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Leda means 'woman; lady' in Greek (possibly from Lycian lada, 'wife') — the mythological mother of Helen of Troy — lyrical and classic (we note the myth; said 'LEE-dah').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Leda — myth noted

Variations

LedahLida

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Leda mean?

Leda is Greek for 'woman; lady' — the mythological mother of Helen of Troy. We note the myth.

How do you pronounce Leda?

It's said LEE-dah /ˈli.də/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Leda a boy or girl name?

Leda is a girl's name.

How popular is Leda?

Leda is a rare name in the U.S.