Asa vs Leya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Asa

Boy #475 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"healer, physician"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Scandinavian Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#475
Total SSA Count
645
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ace

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Leya

Girl #2,330 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"weary, tired"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,330
Total SSA Count
79
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ley, Lee

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Asa Rank #475
Leya Rank #2,330

Asa is more popular, ranked #475 vs #2330 for Leya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Asa ___

  • Asa James
  • Asa William
  • Asa Elliott
  • Asa Benjamin
  • Asa Noah
  • Asa Theodore

Leya ___

  • Leya Grace
  • Leya Rose
  • Leya Marie
  • Leya Anne
  • Leya Claire
  • Leya Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Asa

Eli Naomi Jonah Lyra Ezra

If you choose Leya

Eli Noah Miriam Rachel Benjamin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Asa or Leya more popular?

Asa is more popular, ranked #475 compared to Leya at #2330 in the United States.

What do Asa and Leya mean?

Asa means "healer, physician" (Hebrew origin). Leya means "weary, tired" (Hebrew origin).

Are Asa and Leya boy or girl names?

Asa is primarily a boy name. Leya is primarily a girl name.

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