The baby name Leyza is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced LAY-zuh (IPA: /ˈleɪ.zə/).
The baby name Leyza is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced LAY-zuh (IPA: /ˈleɪ.zə/).
Leyza is in Origin.
Leyza is a modern feminine given name that most plausibly arises as a stylized spelling of Liza, the short form of Elizabeth (from Hebrew Elisheva, “my God is an oath”). Its shape also parallels Leila/Layla (“night” in Arabic), and some bearers connect it to Iberian/Basque toponymy, recalling the town of Leitza/Leiza in Navarre. Because it is recent and multicultural in feel, Leyza functions as a blend-name whose meaning can follow the parent form a family prefers.
Usage is scarce in older records but appears from the late 20th century onward in the Spanish-speaking Americas, the Philippines, and online communities that favor distinctive spellings with z. Variant forms include Leiza, Leysa, Leisa, Laysa, and Leyzaa; related nicknames are Ley, Lele, and Zaza. Depending on the chosen lineage, meanings span “my God is an oath,” “night,” or, via Leticia/Letizia, “joy.”
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA | 0 | #138 | 1 | 3,797 | |
| PR | Girls | 0 | #167 | 1 | 3,171 |
| PE | 0 | #329 | 1 | 6,350 | |
| MY | 0 | #353 | 2 | 12,352 | |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #466 | 16 | 9,861 |
| GT | Girls | 0 | #541 | 1 | 7,500 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #647 | 5 | 9,488 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #957 | 38 | 24,821 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #991 | 2 | 12,708 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,007 | 4 | 14,861 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,148 | 5 | 16,140 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,181 | 2 | 25,439 |
| TR | 0 | #1,247 | 8 | 19,440 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,260 | 8 | 17,781 |
Leyza is popular in 11 countries — most recent births per country:
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