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Leyah

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Pronounced LAY-ah /ˈleɪ.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: Modern spelling of Leah — Hebrew, traditionally 'weary', possibly 'delicate' or 'wild cow' (herd-matron) — with a Star Wars Leia shimmerLow

In 30 seconds: The matriarch with a princess's shimmer: Leyah spells biblical Leah — mother of half the tribes of Israel — while winking at Princess Leia. Soft, storied, and freshly lettered.
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Origin MediumHebrew, American
MeaningModern spelling of Leah — Hebrew, traditionally 'weary', possibly 'delicate' or 'wild cow' (herd-matron) — with a Star Wars Leia shimmer
U.S. rank (2025)#4828 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births28 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,261

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201119942025

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

Leyah is a modern spelling of Leah — Hebrew, traditionally glossed 'weary', with scholars also proposing 'delicate' or a herd-matron sense (we note the dispute) — the first wife of Jacob and matriarch of six tribes. The -yah styling adds melody and a Leia echo.

It registers thinly among Leah's spellings. Rare, matriarchal at the root, and softly modern.

Did you know? Leah, the 'unloved' wife of Jacob, became mother to six tribes of Israel — quietly out-mothering the whole saga — and Carrie Fisher's Leia gave the sound galactic glamour.
Overall data confidence 68%
Behind the Name — Leah — etymology debated

Variations

LeahLeiaLea

Nicknames

Ley

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If you like Leyah…

Leah— the biblical name it spells
Leia— the Star Wars princess form
Layla— a fellow soft L- favorite
Lea— the streamlined sister form

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Leyah mean?

Leyah is a spelling of Leah, traditionally glossed 'weary', possibly 'delicate'; scholars debate it.

How do you pronounce Leyah?

It's said LAY-ah /ˈleɪ.ɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first; LEE-ah is also heard.

Is Leyah a boy or girl name?

Leyah is a girl's name.

How popular is Leyah?

Leyah is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Leah is far more common.

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