The baby name Leirah is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced LAY-rah (ˈleɪrə),LEE-rah (ˈliːrə).
Leirah is Arabic, Galician, Greek, Hebrew, Portuguese in Origin.
The baby name Leirah is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced LAY-rah (ˈleɪrə),LEE-rah (ˈliːrə).
Leirah is Arabic, Galician, Greek, Hebrew, Portuguese in Origin.
Leirah is a modern feminine given name seen in English-speaking countries, likely formed as an embellished spelling of Leira or Lyra, or as a Leah-Lyra blend. It appears in records from the late 20th century onward rather than in older parish rolls, aligning with contemporary trends favoring vowel-rich forms and a soft -ah ending.
Its meaning depends on the chosen root. If linked to Lyra (Greek lyra), it evokes the lyre and the small northern constellation, suggesting music and harmony. As Leira (Galician/Portuguese), it traces to Latin lira "furrow," meaning a tilled field or arable plot. If treated as a Leah variant (Hebrew Le'ah), traditional glosses include "weary," with alternative interpretations debated. Related and variant spellings include Leira, Leire (Basque), Leyra, Laira, and Lyra; cognates or near-relations are Leah, Leora/Liora, and the Spanish Basque favorite Leire.
Leirah is exceptionally rare. Across 8 countries, we found just 10 recorded uses of it.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MO | 0 | #52 | 1 | 2,706 | |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #423 | 2 | 15,987 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,235 | 2 | 25,928 |
Leirah is popular in 8 countries — most recent births per country:
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