Gender: Girl
Meaning: Weary, meadow; heavenly garland
Origin: Hebrew/Hawaiian
Popularity: Ranked #290 in 2024 with 1,094 babies born.
History: In Hebrew, it relates to Leah meaning weary. In Hawaiian, it means heavenly garland or child of heaven. Princess Leia from 'Star Wars' (1977) made it iconic. Carrie Fisher's portrayal created one of cinema's most beloved characters.
Name length: 4 letters
How common is Leia? About 1 in 3,043 babies born in 2024 were named Leia, or roughly 3 per day in the United States.
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