Cedar vs Leya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cedar

Boy #1,203 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"cedar tree, resinous wood"

Origin: Greek/Semitic

Cultural Roots

American English Middle Eastern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,203
Total SSA Count
170
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ced, Cey, Ceie

Playground Safety Score

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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

Cedar Rank #1,203
Leya Rank #2,330

Cedar is more popular, ranked #1203 vs #2330 for Leya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cedar ___

  • Cedar James
  • Cedar Lake
  • Cedar Stone
  • Cedar River
  • Cedar Finn
  • Cedar Wolf

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 Cedar

Juniper Birch Willow Sage Rowan

If you choose Leya

Eli Noah Miriam Rachel Benjamin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cedar or Leya more popular?

Cedar is more popular, ranked #1203 compared to Leya at #2330 in the United States.

What do Cedar and Leya mean?

Cedar means "cedar tree, resinous wood" (Greek/Semitic origin). Leya means "weary, tired" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cedar and Leya boy or girl names?

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

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