Leyda

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Pronounced LAY-dah /ˈleɪ.dɑ/Medium

Meaning: A Spanish name, variously linked to the Germanic, 'a song; a lay/ballad', and read as a form of Leida/Leda; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A song; a lay: Leyda is Germanic/Spanish. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'LAY-dah').

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Origin LowGermanic, Spanish

MeaningA Spanish name, variously linked to the Germanic, 'a song; a lay/ballad', and read as a form of Leida/Leda; routes uncertain

U.S. rank (2025)#11498 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2007

Total births (all-time)≈ 394

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

Leyda is a Spanish name, variously linked to the Germanic, 'a song; a lay/ballad', and read as a form of Leida/Leda (routes uncertain, which we note). A lyrical, classic name (said 'LAY-dah').

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic families. Rare, a-song at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Leyda is a Spanish name, variously linked to the Germanic 'a song; a lay/ballad' and read as a form of Leida/Leda — a lyrical, classic name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'LAY-dah').

Overall data confidence 30%

References — Leyda — routes uncertain

Variations

LeidaLedaLeyde

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Leyda mean?

Leyda is a Spanish name, variously linked to the Germanic 'a song; a lay' and Leida/Leda; the routes are uncertain.

How do you pronounce Leyda?

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

Is Leyda a boy or girl name?

Leyda is a girl's name.

How popular is Leyda?

Leyda is a very rare name in the U.S.