Leia
Leia: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ΛleΙͺΜ―.Ι/ Β· /ΛliΛ.Ι/
Meaning and origin of Leia
- A female given name originating as a coinage.
Etymology
From the name of a princess in the American fantasy film Star Wars (1977).
How popular is Leia?
Since 1880, 18,778 girls in the U.S. have been named Leia. Its highest rank for girls was #211 in 2023. In 2025 it ranked #297 for girls, with 1,033 babies given the name.
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Sibling name ideas for Leia
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Leia FAQ
What does the name Leia mean?
A female given name originating as a coinage. From the name of a princess in the American fantasy film Star Wars (1977).
How popular is the name Leia?
Since 1880, 18,778 girls in the U.S. have been named Leia. Its highest rank for girls was #211 in 2023. In 2025 it ranked #297 for girls, with 1,033 babies given the name.
Is Leia a boy or girl name?
Leia is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 18,778 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880β2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.