Leia

Leia is especially familiar through Princess Leia in Star Wars. It is also used as a form of Leah, including in Portuguese naming. Leah’s oldest meaning is uncertain, so a definite translation such as “weary” does not explain every use of Leia with equal confidence.

The Star Wars character is commonly pronounced with a first syllable like “lay,” while other language traditions may use a different vowel. That difference matters more than the four-letter spelling initially suggests. Families may choose Leia for the character, a Leah in the family, or its sound, with each route providing a distinct personal story.