The baby name Leyti is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced LAY-tee (IPA: /ˈleɪti/).
The baby name Leyti is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced LAY-tee (IPA: /ˈleɪti/).
Leyti is in Origin.
Leyti is a West African given name most often encountered in Senegal and the Senegalese diaspora, especially among Wolof speakers. Spellings vary - Leïti, Leity, Leiti, and Leyti - with the diaeresis (ï) reflecting French-influenced transcription. Usage is predominantly masculine locally, though the name can read as unisex in international settings. It also appears as a middle or second given name in compound West African naming traditions.
Exact etymology is debated. Many families associate Leyti with the Arabic Laith/Layth, “lion,” a link shaped by Islamic culture in the region; others treat it as a Wolof personal name without fixed lexical meaning. Public figures bearing the name in music, sport, and politics have raised its profile since the late 20th century. Related forms and nicknames include Ley, Leyt, and Leï. See also Laith, the Arabic source for the 'lion' interpretation.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GR | Boys | 0 | #273 | 1 | 6,912 |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #303 | 1 | 7,909 |
| France | Boys | 2016 | #406 | 3 | 2,872 |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #466 | 1 | 10,523 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #926 | 1 | 14,506 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 1 | 14,861 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,266 | 2 | 17,781 |
Leyti is popular in 7 countries — most recent births per country:
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