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.

Related & Similar Names

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
100.0%
Male
0.0%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 11.9 years old

Young (<30) 15,740
88.7%
Adult (30–60) 1,908
10.8%
Senior (>60) 88
0.5%

📈 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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