The baby name Leiza is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced LAY-zuh (ˈleɪzə),LEE-zuh (ˈliːzə).
The baby name Leiza is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced LAY-zuh (ˈleɪzə),LEE-zuh (ˈliːzə).
Leiza is in Origin.
Leiza is most likely a modern spelling of Liza, the diminutive of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheva meaning God is my oath or pledged to God. The Spanish-influenced ei suggests LAY-sa (LAY-tha in Spain), though English speakers may say LEE-zah. It thus preserves Elizabeth’s classic meaning in a fresh, streamlined form.
As a given name, Leiza surfaces rarely from the late 20th century onward, especially in some Spanish-speaking regions; it may also be inspired by the Navarrese place name Leiza (Basque: Leitza). Related and variant forms include Liza, Eliza, Elisa, Leisa, Leysa, and Laiza; possible nicknames are Lei and Liz. While still uncommon, Leiza aligns with contemporary preferences for crisp, two-syllable, -a endings and familiar‑yet‑distinct spellings.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PH | 0 | #110 | 1 | 5,607 | |
| MU | 0 | #137 | 1 | 3,613 | |
| PA | 0 | #137 | 2 | 3,797 | |
| PR | Girls | 0 | #167 | 1 | 3,171 |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #337 | 1 | 6,973 |
| SD | Girls | 0 | #357 | 2 | 7,678 |
| BR | 0 | #360 | 1 | 5,969 | |
| BO | 0 | #408 | 1 | 6,868 | |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #421 | 9 | 13,098 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #423 | 2 | 15,987 |
| MX | 0 | #445 | 1 | 8,339 | |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #449 | 33 | 9,861 |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #469 | 3 | 7,952 |
| CO | 0 | #510 | 1 | 7,768 | |
| GT | Girls | 0 | #540 | 2 | 7,500 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #560 | 2 | 19,177 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #584 | 16 | 8,289 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #647 | 5 | 9,488 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #697 | 1 | 13,071 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #785 | 1 | 12,213 |
| United States | Girls | 2023 | #910 | 5 | 8,600 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #919 | 23 | 12,708 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #981 | 1 | 15,656 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 1 | 14,742 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 2 | 14,861 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,013 | 2 | 25,931 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,063 | 16 | 16,140 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,065 | 8 | 24,821 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,170 | 14 | 17,781 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,233 | 2 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,270 | 3 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Leiza is popular in 25 countries — most recent births per country:
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