How Many People Are Named Leia?
17,736
people in the United States are named Leia
1 in 18,888 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#1975
💎 Rare
Population Percentage
0.0053%
Of US population
Peak Year
2023
1,424 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
Biblical Greek, Popular Culture
Pronunciation:
LAY-a (English)
Gender:
Primarily Female
Meaning:
Form of LEAH used in the Greek Old Testament. This is the name of a princess in the 'Star Wars' movies by George Lucas, who probably based it on Leah.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 11.9 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1949 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
California
3,461
Texas
1,923
Florida
1,163
New York
927
Illinois
612
Ohio
457
Arizona
444
Pennsylvania
431
Georgia
427
North Carolina
421
💡 Fun Facts About "Leia"
- 1,094 babies were named Leia in 2024
- Most popular in the year 2023
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1949
- Most popular in California
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