Leia

Meaning of Leia

Leia likely comes from the Hebrew name Leah, which means "weary" or "tired."

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Popularity of Leia

Leia has held fairly steady, sitting around #297 in 2025 after peaking at #211 in 2023.

Notable people named Leia

• Princess Leia
  Star Wars character
• Leia Michelle
  Brazilian actress
• Leia Sergakis
  Canadian Restaurateur, Entrepreneur
• Leia Bush
  American basketball player
• Leia Organa
  Fictional Star Wars character

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Questions about the name Leia

What does the name Leia mean?

Leia means leia likely comes from the hebrew name leah, which means "weary" or "tired.", and it comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Leia a boy's or a girl's name?

Leia is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Leia?

In 2025, Leia ranked #297 for girls, down from #290 the year before.

When was Leia most popular?

Leia peaked at #211 in 2023.