Leya vs Zaia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Zaia

Girl #2,397 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"radiant, shining light"

Origin: Arabic/Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American African-American Modern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,397
Total SSA Count
76
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zay, Zia

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Popularity Comparison

Leya Rank #2,330
Zaia Rank #2,397

Leya is more popular, ranked #2330 vs #2397 for Zaia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Leya ___

  • Leya Grace
  • Leya Rose
  • Leya Marie
  • Leya Anne
  • Leya Claire
  • Leya Jane

Zaia ___

  • Zaia Rose
  • Zaia Grace
  • Zaia Marie
  • Zaia Elise
  • Zaia Pearl
  • Zaia Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Leya

Eli Noah Miriam Rachel Benjamin

If you choose Zaia

Zara Mila Nova Kai Asha

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leya or Zaia more popular?

Leya is more popular, ranked #2330 compared to Zaia at #2397 in the United States.

What do Leya and Zaia mean?

Leya means "weary, tired" (Hebrew origin). Zaia means "radiant, shining light" (Arabic/Hebrew origin).

Are Leya and Zaia boy or girl names?

Leya is primarily a girl name. Zaia is primarily a girl name.

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