Leia vs Olivia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leia

Girl #290 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"weary; tired"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American Jewish Pop culture

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#290
Total SSA Count
1,094
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lay, Lei

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Leia Rank #290
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #290 for Leia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Leia ___

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

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Leia

Luke Han Rey Finn Anakin

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leia or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Leia at #290 in the United States.

What do Leia and Olivia mean?

Leia means "weary; tired" (Hebrew origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Leia and Olivia boy or girl names?

Leia is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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