Leia First Name Meaning

Leia is a female name of Hebrew origin, meaning "weary." It is a variant of the Hebrew name Leah, which translates to "languid" in several languages, including Koine Greek and Portuguese. The name gained popularity due to the character Princess Leia Organa from the Star Wars franchise, created by George Lucas. The character's name was chosen for its phonetic similarity to other literary heroines, and the release of the Star Wars films notably influenced the name's popularity. Leia has been among the top 1,000 names for girls in the United States since 1978 and has experienced a resurgence in the 21st century. Additionally, the Lithuanian version of the name, Lėja, is popular in Lithuania. Notable individuals with the name include Mozambican basketball player Leia Dongue, Brazilian-Mexican botanist Léia Scheinvar, American academic Leia Stirling, and British-Chinese classical violinist Leia Zhu.

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How popular Leia first name? (2000 - Now)

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Historical popularity of Leia first name (1880 - Now)

Sources: Social Security Administration, available at https://www.ssa.gov/OACT/babynames/

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