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Leia is a feminine name used in Biblical Greek and Portuguese. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Form of Leah used in the Greek Old Testament, as well as a Portuguese form. This is the name of a princess in the Star Wars movies (1977) by George Lucas, who probably based it on Leah." It ranked #297 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, form of Leah used in the Greek Old Testament, as well as a Portuguese form. This is the name of a princess in the Star Wars movies (1977) by George Lucas, who probably based it on Leah. The entry lists its usage as Biblical Greek, Portuguese, Popular Culture.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Leia ranked #297 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #297 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Leia mean?
Behind the Name does not give Leia a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: form of Leah used in the Greek Old Testament, as well as a Portuguese form.
Is Leia a popular name?
Leia ranked #297 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Leia a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Leia appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Leia — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
