Lion; weary; law
Leya is a name with multiple possible roots. It is often considered a variant of the Spanish name Ley, meaning 'law', or a variation of the Hebrew name Leah, meaning 'weary'. In some contexts, it is also linked to the Hindi word for 'lioness'.
Less common today
Leya isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,164 in 2025.
A character in the video game series · The Legend of Zelda
American child actress
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
