Girl

Leia

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Beautiful But Not Top 100 → Stable

✦ Meaning

“Modern name possibly derived from Hebrew 'leah' or created for Star Wars' Princess Leia, symbolizing strength and leadership.”

Popularity Over Time

Leia US popularity rank over timeRank 6836 in 1960 to rank 211 in 2023. Lower rank numbers are more popular.#211#3524#683619491960198020002024

Currently ranked #290 in the United States.

Origin

HebrewModern

Syllables

2

Style

ModernStrongBold

Famous Bearers

  • Princess Leia (Star Wars)
  • Leia Organa Solo (Star Wars extended universe)

Collections

Beautiful But Not Top 100 → Two Syllables →

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Kyler

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Orion

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Wren

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Indigo

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Cross-Cultural Notes

Modern-Hebrew origin; works across cultures

People Also Ask

Modern name possibly derived from Hebrew 'leah' or created for Star Wars' Princess Leia, symbolizing strength and leadership.

Leia is currently ranked #290 in the United States. Usage has stayed pretty consistent over the past decade.

Leia works beautifully as a full name and does not lend itself to an obvious short form. Most parents see that as a feature.

Names that pair beautifully with Leia include Kyler, Orion, Silas, Wren, Indigo.