Fay vs Leiah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fay

Girl #3,384 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"fairy, magical being"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,384
Total SSA Count
46
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Faye

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Leiah

Girl #3,543 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"weary, tired"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Christian Biblical English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,543
Total SSA Count
44
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lee, Lei

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Popularity Comparison

Fay Rank #3,384
Leiah Rank #3,543

Fay is more popular, ranked #3384 vs #3543 for Leiah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Fay ___

  • Fay Elizabeth
  • Fay Louise
  • Fay Catherine
  • Fay Victoria
  • Fay Adelaide

Leiah ___

  • Leiah Grace
  • Leiah Rose
  • Leiah Jane
  • Leiah Marie
  • Leiah Hope
  • Leiah Faith

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Fay

Pearl June Wren Clive Rupert

If you choose Leiah

Rachel Hannah Miriam Jacob Joseph

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fay or Leiah more popular?

Fay is more popular, ranked #3384 compared to Leiah at #3543 in the United States.

What do Fay and Leiah mean?

Fay means "fairy, magical being" (Old French origin). Leiah means "weary, tired" (Hebrew origin).

Are Fay and Leiah boy or girl names?

Fay is primarily a girl name. Leiah is primarily a girl name.

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