Leja
Pronunciation: [ l-AYY-uh ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Leja first appeared in US Social Security records in 2017.
Over 5 babies have been named Leja in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Leja is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #41,615 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #41,615
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Leja
Leja is a girl name .
Leja is currently ranked #41,615 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
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