Of the river; or a reversal of Ariel
Leira is a name with two primary paths. It is often associated with the River Leyra in Spain, or it is used as a creative reversal of the Hebrew name Ariel, meaning 'lion of God.' In some Spanish contexts, it is linked to the Virgin of Leyre, a significant monastery in Navarre.
About 22 girls were named Leira in 2025.
A goddess of illusion and deception in the Forgotten Realms campaign setting · Dungeons & Dragons
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
