Girl
Leia
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About Leia
This name carries an unmistakable strength wrapped in graceful syllables. Parents drawn to Leia often appreciate its literary and cinematic heritage, finding it both familiar and distinctive. The name suggests someone who will grow into leadership naturally, with confidence that never tips into arrogance. It's short enough to feel modern and accessible, yet has enough character to stand out in any classroom or boardroom. The gentle "ay-ah" sound gives it a melodic quality that pairs beautifully with most middle names and surnames. For families seeking something recognizable but not overused, Leia offers that sweet spot of being known without being common. It's equally at home on a birth announcement as it would be on a professional nameplate decades from now.
Popularity of the Name Leia
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | #911 | ||||
| 1980 | #923 | ||||
| 2006 | #964 | #510 | #869 | #722 | |
| 2007 | #940 | #495 | #785 | #635 | |
| 2008 | #930 | #510 | #994 | #528 | |
| 2009 | #825 | #480 | #822 | #702 | |
| 2010 | #834 | #511 | #714 | #552 | |
| 2011 | #775 | #466 | #383 | #678 | |
| 2012 | #671 | #535 | #828 | #536 | |
| 2013 | #569 | #480 | #698 | #509 | |
| 2014 | #510 | #491 | #628 | #436 | |
| 2015 | #420 | #447 | #627 | #424 | |
| 2016 | #322 | #352 | #499 | #371 | |
| 2017 | #278 | #306 | #360 | #684 | #226 |
| 2018 | #296 | #331 | #350 | #255 | |
| 2019 | #334 | #355 | #571 | #349 | |
| 2020 | #296 | #357 | #362 | #311 | |
| 2021 | #296 | #392 | #389 | #379 | #254 |
| 2022 | #257 | #267 | #409 | #311 | #282 |
| 2023 | #211 | #304 | #267 | #418 | #229 |
| 2024 | #289 | #382 | #361 | #463 | #272 |
| 2025 | #297 | #428 | #318 | #327 | |
| 1997 | #557 | ||||
| 1998 | #422 | #365 | |||
| 1999 | #371 | #915 | |||
| 2000 | #463 | #977 | |||
| 2001 | #473 | #472 | #835 | ||
| 2002 | #430 | #869 | |||
| 2003 | #494 | #755 | #838 | ||
| 2004 | #568 | #782 | #996 | ||
| 2005 | #428 | #785 | #708 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Leia
Names Similar to Leia
Nicknames for Leia
- Lei
- Lee
- Leya
- Lili
- Lia
Famous People Named Leia
| Leia Organa | Carrie Fisher - Iconic character in the Star Wars franchise |
| Leia Meitner | Austrian-Swedish physicist who contributed to nuclear physics |
| Leia Serenata | Mozambican singer and songwriter |
| Leia Dawson | Australian filmmaker and director |
| Leia Zhu | British violinist and prodigy |
| Leia Baldridge | American neurobiologist known for her research on memory |
| Leia Swift | Canadian artist and illustrator |
| Leia Chang | Taiwanese-American fashion designer |
| Leia D'Amato | Italian actress known for her roles in Italian cinema |
| Leia Freeman | American social entrepreneur and founder of a nonprofit organization |
| Leia Zheng | Chinese-American computer scientist and AI researcher |
| Leia Rivera | Mexican environmental activist |
| Leia Wilson | Canadian journalist and news anchor |
| Leia Bennett | Australian marathon runner and athlete |
| Leia Jackson | British entrepreneur and founder of a tech startup |
| Leia Martinez | Spanish chef and culinary expert |
| Leia Rodriguez | Filipino-American lawyer and human rights advocate |
| Leia Sullivan | Irish poet and author |
| Leia Walker | South African wildlife conservationist |
| Leia Thompson | New Zealand politician and member of parliament |
Characters Named Leia
| Leia Robinson | Lost - Survivor of Oceanic Flight 815 in the TV series Lost |
| Leia Rolando | Tales of Xillia - Protagonist in the video game Tales of Xillia |
| Leia Pierce | Fringe - Character in the TV series Fringe |
| Leia Silvaria | The Elder Scrolls - Character in the video game series The Elder Scrolls |
| Leia Clayton | Criminal Minds - Character in the TV series Criminal Minds |
| Leia Crimson | Resident Evil - Character in the video game series Resident Evil |
| Leia Davis | Bones - Character in the TV series Bones |
| Leia Ashford | Code Geass - Character in the anime series Code Geass |
| Leia Bennett | The 100 - Character in the TV series The 100 |
| Leia Abbott | Gossip Girl - Character in the TV series Gossip Girl |
| Leia Daniels | CSI - NY - Character in the TV series CSI - NY |
| Leia Himmel | Heroes - Character in the TV series Heroes |
| Leia Collins | White Collar - Character in the TV series White Collar |
| Leia Clarke | The Vampire Diaries - Character in the TV series The Vampire Diaries |
| Leia Johnson | Arrow - Character in the TV series Arrow |
| Leia Murphy | Pretty Little Liars - Character in the TV series Pretty Little Liars |
| Leia Thompson | Chicago Fire - Character in the TV series Chicago Fire |
| Leia Wright | Hawaii Five-0 - Character in the TV series Hawaii Five-0 |
| Leia Ryan | Grey's Anatomy - Character in the TV series Grey's Anatomy |