Leeyah Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationLEE-yah / ˈliː.jəHebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: 'delicate'; English: 'variant of Leah'
Historical & Cultural Background
Leeyah is a modern variant of the name Leah, which has roots in Hebrew culture. Leah is a biblical name, appearing in the Old Testament as the wife of Jacob. The name has been popular in various cultures and has seen variations in spelling and pronunciation over time. Leeyah reflects contemporary naming trends that favor unique spellings.
Trend Summary
Leeyah has seen a rise in popularity in recent years, reflecting a trend towards unique spellings of traditional names.
Similar Names
Variants
- Leah
- Lea
- Leya
International Variants
- Lea (Spanish)
- Leah (Hebrew)
- Lia (Italian)
Famous people named Leeyah
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Fictional characters named Leeyah
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Leeyah was first seen in the United States in 1994. Leeyah has ranked as high as #1311 nationally, which occurred in 2011, and has been most popular in California, New York, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Leeyah has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Leeyah (2015)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 5 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 15 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2005 | 24 |
| 2006 | 13 |
| 2007 | 17 |
| 2008 | 17 |
| 2009 | 17 |
| 2010 | 20 |
| 2011 | 35 |
| 2012 | 26 |
| 2013 | 28 |
| 2014 | 18 |
| 2015 | 23 |
| 2016 | 25 |
| 2017 | 18 |
| 2018 | 16 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 8 |