Leya
4 countries#237 in France, 2022Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Leya was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
2,155 births recorded 1991–2022 · currently #237 · peaked in 2022 with 258 births
Most common in: Rhône, Seine-Saint-Denis, Bouches-du-Rhône, Nord, Hauts-de-Seine
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
1,705 births recorded 1968–2025 · currently #2153 · peaked in 2025 with 86 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Florida, New York, Michigan
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
430 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #869 · peaked in 2021 with 32 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
414 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1069 · peaked in 2021 with 32 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
16 births recorded 2005–2025 · currently #780 · peaked in 2013 with 4 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
France rank history
Leya’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #1179 | — |
| 2004 | #1347 | ↓168 |
| 2005 | #989 | ↑358 |
| 2006 | #859 | ↑130 |
| 2007 | #834 | ↑25 |
| 2008 | #936 | ↓102 |
| 2009 | #721 | ↑215 |
| 2010 | #565 | ↑156 |
| 2011 | #596 | ↓31 |
| 2012 | #614 | ↓18 |
| 2013 | #738 | ↓124 |
| 2014 | #575 | ↑163 |
| 2015 | #527 | ↑48 |
| 2016 | #504 | ↑23 |
| 2017 | #504 | — |
| 2018 | #435 | ↑69 |
| 2019 | #399 | ↑36 |
| 2020 | #270 | ↑129 |
| 2021 | #309 | ↓39 |
| 2022 | #237 | ↑72 |
Frequently asked questions about Leya
Is Leya a popular name?
Yes — Leya currently ranks #237 among girls’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Leya more common for boys or girls?
Leya is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official France birth data.
When was Leya most popular?
Leya peaked in 2022 in France, with 258 recorded births that year.
Is Leya rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Leya’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #2311 in 1991 to #237 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Leya?
At least 4,290 babies have been recorded with the name Leya across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Leya popular in more than one country?
Yes — Leya appears in official birth records in 4 countries: France, United States, England & Wales, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Leya?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Leya include Keaton, Legaci, Malina, Mayra.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Leya in France, 2022 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.