Leia
5 countries#297 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Leia was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
18,778 births recorded 1949–2025 · currently #297 · peaked in 2023 with 1,424 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Florida, New York, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
2,572 births recorded 1993–2025 · currently #414 · peaked in 2017 with 172 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
2,259 births recorded 1988–2022 · currently #961 · peaked in 2009 with 190 births
Most common in: Paris, Bouches-du-Rhône, Haute-Garonne, Gironde, Hauts-de-Seine
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
2,147 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #407 · peaked in 2017 with 149 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
359 births recorded 1993–2025 · currently #324 · peaked in 2016 with 21 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
66 births recorded 1999–2023 · peaked in 2007 with 7 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Leia’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #961 | — |
| 2007 | #937 | ↑24 |
| 2008 | #930 | ↑7 |
| 2009 | #824 | ↑106 |
| 2010 | #832 | ↓8 |
| 2011 | #774 | ↑58 |
| 2012 | #670 | ↑104 |
| 2013 | #569 | ↑101 |
| 2014 | #509 | ↑60 |
| 2015 | #420 | ↑89 |
| 2016 | #322 | ↑98 |
| 2017 | #278 | ↑44 |
| 2018 | #296 | ↓18 |
| 2019 | #334 | ↓38 |
| 2020 | #296 | ↑38 |
| 2021 | #295 | ↑1 |
| 2022 | #256 | ↑39 |
| 2023 | #211 | ↑45 |
| 2024 | #289 | ↓78 |
| 2025 | #297 | ↓8 |
Frequently asked questions about Leia
Is Leia a popular name?
Yes — Leia currently ranks #297 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Leia more common for boys or girls?
Leia is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Leia most popular?
Leia peaked in 2023 in United States, with 1,424 recorded births that year.
Is Leia rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Leia’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #4235 in 1949 to #297 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Leia?
At least 23,609 babies have been recorded with the name Leia across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Leia popular in more than one country?
Yes — Leia appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, France, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Leia?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Leia include Blake, Dakota, Esme, Elowyn.
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