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Leiya

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Pronounced LAY-ah /ˈleɪ.ə/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Leia/Leya — variously a form of Leah ('weary', Hebrew) and 'child of heaven' (Hawaiian); also the Star Wars heroine; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Weary; child of heaven: Leiya spells Leia/Leya. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'LAY-ah').
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningA spelling of Leia/Leya — variously a form of Leah ('weary', Hebrew) and 'child of heaven' (Hawaiian); also the Star Wars heroine; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#7783 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 327

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202119792024

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

Leiya is a spelling of Leia/Leya — variously a form of Leah ('weary', Hebrew) and 'child of heaven' (Hawaiian; also Princess Leia of Star Wars; routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (said 'LAY-ah').

In the U.S. it appears as a stylized spelling. Rare in this form, weary-and-child-of-heaven at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Leia is variously a form of Leah ('weary', Hebrew) and 'child of heaven' (Hawaiian) — Leiya is a spelling (also the Star Wars heroine), lyrical and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'LAY-ah').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Leia — routes layered

Variations

LeiaLeyaLeiyah

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Leia— the standard spelling
Leya— a kin spelling
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Maya— a sound-neighbor -aya girls' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Leiya mean?

Leiya spells Leia/Leya — variously Hebrew 'weary' and Hawaiian 'child of heaven'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Leiya?

It's said LAY-ah /ˈleɪ.ə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Leiya a boy or girl name?

Leiya is a girl's name.

How popular is Leiya?

Leiya is a very rare spelling in the U.S.

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