Leia is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #2119 in 1996 with 65 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2023 with 1,424 births ranking #211. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 26,969 girls born was named Leia. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Leia is most often treated as a modern variant of Leah, so it is usually linked to the same ancient Hebrew background. It feels bright, distinctive, and instantly recognisable.
Although the name has older-looking roots through Leah, its public visibility was strongly boosted by the Star Wars character Princess Leia. That association helped turn it into a mainstream modern choice.