Leia is a name of Hebrew origin, meaning "I know" or "God knows". It is derived from the Hebrew word "יָדַע" (yada'), which means "to know".
The name Leia first appeared in the Old Testament of the Bible, where it was the name of King David's daughter. In the New Testament, it was also used as a feminine form of the Greek name "Λέων" (Leōn), meaning "lion".
Over time, Leia has become a popular given name for girls around the world. It has been used in various cultures and languages, including Hebrew, English, Spanish, Italian, French, German, Dutch, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, Finnish, Icelandic, Irish, Scottish Gaelic, Welsh, Cornish, Breton, Portuguese, Catalan, Galician, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Romanian, Russian, Ukrainian, Belarusian, Bulgarian, Macedonian, Greek, Turkish, Arabic, Persian, Armenian, Georgian, Azeri, Albanian, Bosnian, Serbian, Croatian, Slovenian, Estonian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Moldovan, Montenegrin, and Romani.
Today, Leia remains a beloved name for girls, with its meaning and history making it a popular choice among parents. It is often associated with intelligence, wisdom, and knowledge due to its etymology. However, it is important to note that the personality traits of individuals are not determined by their names alone.
Here are the statistics for the name Leia from 1949 to 2023:
- The first year with more than one birth was 1954.
- From 1954 to 1976, there were an average of 15 births per year.
- In 1977, there was a significant jump in popularity, with 98 births recorded.
- The peak years for Leia's popularity are 2017 and 2023, with 1159 and 1421 births respectively.
- Over the entire period from 1949 to 2023, there were a total of 16632 births named Leia.