Leya
Leya: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Leya
- A female given name from Turkish or Arabic.
Etymology
Borrowed from Turkish Leya and Arabic لَيْيَا (layyā).
How popular is Leya?
Since 1880, 1,705 girls in the U.S. have been named Leya. Its highest rank for girls was #2166 in 2025. In 2025, 86 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Leya
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
Leya FAQ
What does the name Leya mean?
A female given name from Turkish or Arabic. Borrowed from Turkish Leya and Arabic لَيْيَا (layyā).
What is the origin of the name Leya?
Leya is listed as a name of Turkish or Arabic origin.
How popular is the name Leya?
Since 1880, 1,705 girls in the U.S. have been named Leya. Its highest rank for girls was #2166 in 2025. In 2025, 86 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Leya a boy or girl name?
Leya is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 1,705 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.