Leya: meaning of the Hebrew name
לייה
Pronounced LEH-yah
- Girl
- Modern Hebrew
Meaning of Leya
Leya is a soft modern name. Some see it as a contemporary version of Leah, while others read it as li Yah, "mine, from God."
Leya in Hebrew
Leya is written לייה in Hebrew. Hebrew is read from right to left.
- לLamed
- יYod
- יYod
- הHe
Gematria value: 55 (Lamed 30 + Yod 10 + Yod 10 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginModern Hebrew
- Meaningmine from God
- PronunciationLEH-yah
- Hebrewלייה
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Leya last appeared in Israel's top 150 girls' names in 2022, at #150 (93 babies).
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | - | - |
| 2023 | - | - |
| 2022 | 150 | 93 |
| 2021 | - | - |
| 2020 | - | - |
| 2019 | - | - |
| 2018 | - | - |
| 2017 | - | - |
| 2016 | - | - |
| 2015 | - | - |
| 2014 | - | - |
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Leya
What does the name Leya mean?
Leya is a soft modern name. Some see it as a contemporary version of Leah, while others read it as li Yah, "mine, from God."
How do you pronounce Leya?
Leya is pronounced LEH-yah in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Leya in Hebrew?
Leya is written לייה in Hebrew.
How popular is the name Leya in Israel?
Leya last appeared in Israel's top 150 girls' names in 2022, at #150 (93 babies). Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Leya?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling לייה adds up to 55 (Lamed 30 + Yod 10 + Yod 10 + He 5).
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