Leia
Latin · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Leia
Leia is derived from the Hebrew name Leah (לְאָה), which likely means "weary" or "delicate." The name has roots in biblical tradition and was borne by Jacob's first wife in the Old Testament.
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Etymology
Leia is derived from the Hebrew name Leah (לְאָה), which likely means "weary" or "delicate." The name has roots in biblical tradition and was borne by Jacob's first wife in the Old Testament.
The name is primarily used in Jewish and Christian cultures, with increased modern popularity following its use as the name of Princess Leia in Star Wars (1977), which brought it into widespread secular use across Western cultures.
Leia currently ranks #297 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2023.
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