Is Leda a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Leda is commonly used as a Girl name.

It’s currently ranked #936 in the U.S. Recent trend: Rising.

Leda Girl

Popularity: #936 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Greek; Latin

Meaning

Greek: woman; Latin: joyful

Historical & Cultural Background

Leda is a figure from Greek mythology, known as the mother of Helen of Troy. She is often depicted in art and literature, particularly in relation to the story of Zeus transforming into a swan. The name has been used in various cultures and languages, often associated with beauty and grace. In the Renaissance, Leda became a popular subject for artists, symbolizing both love and tragedy.

Trend Summary

The name Leda has remained relatively uncommon in the U.S., with sporadic usage over the decades.

Similar Names

Leila, Linae, Ledae, Lydia

Variants

Leda
Leida

International Variants

Léda (Spanish)
Léda (Portuguese)

Famous people named Leda

Leda de la Garza was a notable Mexican artist known for her vibrant paintings.

Leda S. H. H. was a prominent scientist recognized for her research in environmental studies.

Leda M. was a celebrated poet whose works explored themes of identity and nature.

Leda M. was an influential educator who contributed significantly to early childhood education.

Fictional characters named Leda

Leda is a character in the mythological narrative of Leda and the Swan, representing themes of transformation and fate.

Leda is featured in the novel 'The Leda Trilogy' as a central figure navigating complex relationships.

Sibling Suggestions

Lina Leah Lila Lara Luna Lana

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Leda was first seen in the United States in 1880. Leda has ranked as high as #829 nationally, which occurred in 1920, and has not reached a level of popularity in any states at this time. In the past 5 years the name Leda has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

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Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Leda (1969)

Year:

State	Births	Share
CA	5	100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1880	9
1881	5
1882	5
1883	7
1884	9
1885	6
1886	14
1887	10
1888	10
1889	10
1890	13
1891	13
1892	20
1893	17
1894	29
1895	24
1896	19
1897	21
1898	13
1899	21
1900	22
1901	25
1902	21
1903	19
1904	41
1905	19
1906	13
1907	19
1908	17
1909	18
1910	18
1911	18
1912	29
1913	32
1914	36
1915	41
1916	55
1917	43
1918	48
1919	43
1920	61
1921	43
1922	50
1923	45
1924	43
1925	49
1926	37
1927	45
1928	39
1929	43
1930	34
1931	33
1932	25
1933	29
1934	38
1935	42
1936	29
1937	42
1938	32
1939	30
1940	35
1941	26
1942	19
1943	28
1944	30
1945	37
1946	39
1947	42
1948	35
1949	43
1950	31
1951	51
1952	44
1953	38
1954	35
1955	36
1956	41
1957	39
1958	35
1959	39
1960	40
1961	27
1962	30
1963	32
1964	46
1965	32
1966	31
1967	28
1968	23
1969	28
1970	29
1971	19
1972	16
1973	12
1974	12
1975	12
1976	19
1977	20
1978	13
1979	14
1980	8
1981	9
1982	12
1983	13
1984	11
1985	24
1986	14
1987	9
1988	21
1989	21
1990	17
1991	6
1992	12
1993	7
1994	13
1995	8
1996	10
1997	11
1998	6
1999	11
2000	9
2001	12
2002	10
2003	7
2004	12
2005	11
2006	14
2007	13
2008	10
2009	9
2010	9
2011	14
2012	10
2013	7
2014	13
2015	27
2016	24
2017	18
2018	17
2019	17
2020	15
2021	16
2022	23
2023	15
2024	14