Leya

♀ Girl

Pronounced LAY-uh /ˈleɪ.ə/High

Meaning: weary, wild cowMedium

In 30 seconds: Leya is a variant of Leah meaning weary in Hebrew, or related to the Arabic Layla meaning night. A soft two-syllable name with deep biblical and Arabic roots.

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Origin MediumHebrew, Arabic

Meaningweary, wild cow

U.S. rank (2025)#2166 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births86 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,705

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

Leya is a variant of Leah (Hebrew: weary) or Leila/Layla (Arabic: night). It may also be influenced by Princess Leia from Star Wars. All forms share a soft, two-syllable beauty.

Leya appears in modern birth records as a creative spelling drawing on Hebrew, Arabic, and pop culture influences.

Did you know? The biblical Leah — older sister of Rachel and first wife of Jacob — had six sons who became founders of the twelve tribes of Israel, making Leya a name woven into the origins of the Jewish people.

Overall data confidence 70%

Brown, Driver, Briggs Hebrew Lexicon — reference for LeyaBehind the Name: Leah — name etymology referenceUS Social Security Name Database — U.S. popularity data

Variations

LeahLaylaLeiaLeila

Nicknames

Ley

Famous Bearers

★Leia Organa (fictional)
Princess Leia Organa, a central hero of the Star Wars franchise (from 1977), portrayed by Carrie Fisher.

If you like Leya…

Leah— biblical Hebrew base name

Layla— Arabic night name of same phonetic family

Leia— Star Wars variant of same sound

Leila— Persian/Arabic night-beauty name of same sound family

Maya— similar two-syllable feminine name

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Frequently Asked

What does Leya mean?

Leya means weary in Hebrew (as a variant of Leah) or night in Arabic (as a variant of Layla).

How do you pronounce Leya?

Leya is pronounced LAY-uh (/ˈleɪ.ə/), with two syllables.

Is Leya a girl's name?

Yes, Leya is used as a girl's name.

How popular is the name Leya?

Leya is an uncommon modern variant appearing in records drawing on Hebrew, Arabic, and Star Wars cultural connections.