Avigail vs Leya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Avigail

Girl #2,521 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"father's joy, source of joy"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Israeli Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,521
Total SSA Count
71
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Avi, Gail, Abby

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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
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Popularity Comparison

Avigail Rank #2,521
Leya Rank #2,330

Leya is more popular, ranked #2330 vs #2521 for Avigail.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Avigail ___

  • Avigail Leah
  • Avigail Miriam
  • Avigail Chaya
  • Avigail Sarah
  • Avigail Rivka
  • Avigail Rachel

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 Avigail

Yael Noam Tamar Eliad Shira

If you choose Leya

Eli Noah Miriam Rachel Benjamin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Avigail or Leya more popular?

Leya is more popular, ranked #2330 compared to Avigail at #2521 in the United States.

What do Avigail and Leya mean?

Avigail means "father's joy, source of joy" (Hebrew origin). Leya means "weary, tired" (Hebrew origin).

Are Avigail and Leya boy or girl names?

Avigail is primarily a girl name. Leya is primarily a girl name.

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