Weary; meadow; or child of the heavens
Leiya is a modern spelling variant with multiple potential roots. It is often used as a creative form of the Hebrew name Leah, meaning 'weary,' or the English name Leigh, meaning 'meadow.' In a Japanese context, it can be formed from kanji meaning 'bud' or 'child of the heavens.'
About 16 girls were named Leiya in 2025.
A character in the video game series 'The Legend of Heroes' · The Legend of Heroes
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
