Elsie vs Leia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elsie

Girl #155 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my oath"

Origin: Hebrew (via Scottish)

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#155
Total SSA Count
1,901
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Els, Ellie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Elsie Rank #155
Leia Rank #290

Elsie is more popular, ranked #155 vs #290 for Leia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elsie ___

  • Elsie Mae
  • Elsie Rose
  • Elsie Jane
  • Elsie Kate
  • Elsie Grace
  • Elsie Pearl

Leia ___

  • Leia Grace
  • Leia Rose
  • Leia Marie
  • Leia Jane
  • Leia Ann
  • Leia Dawn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Elsie

Archie Bertie Hazel Poppy Ned

If you choose Leia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elsie or Leia more popular?

Elsie is more popular, ranked #155 compared to Leia at #290 in the United States.

What do Elsie and Leia mean?

Elsie means "God is my oath" (Hebrew (via Scottish) origin). Leia means "weary; tired" (Hebrew origin).

Are Elsie and Leia boy or girl names?

Elsie is primarily a girl name. Leia is primarily a girl name.

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