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'.
About 86 girls were named Leya 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).