Girl · #13,441 in 2026

Leyra

The Monastery of San Salvador of Leyre is a religious complex to the south of the Sierra de Leyre, in northern Navarre, Spain, representing one of the most important historical monasteries of Spain.

Current Rank
#13,441
Peak Rank
#13,441 (2020)
Total Babies
6
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2020
First Year
2020
Last Year
2020
Peak Year
#13441
Peak Rank
6
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Leyra

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

The Monastery of San Salvador of Leyre is a religious complex to the south of the Sierra de Leyre, in northern Navarre, Spain, representing one of the most important historical monasteries of Spain.

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Origin & history
The oldest records of the site date from 842, when Íñigo Arista , considered the first king of Pamplona , and Wilesindo , Bishop of Pamplona , made a donation to the monastery. The monastery grew in importance thereafter, acquiring numerous properties and wealth during the first and middle stages of the Kingdom of Navarre , thanks to the privileges and donations made by the Navarrese kings. The monastery was expanded in the twelfth century. Several kings of Navarre were buried there. Since then it has been in various states of repair, undergoing many expansions and remodelling (the most extens

The Story of Leyra

Leyra first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2020, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2020, when 6 Leyras were born — ranking #13,441 that year. As of 2026, Leyra ranks #13,441 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 6 Leyras have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2020s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Leyra

Phonetically similar names — useful when Leyra is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Leyra

What does the name Leyra mean?
The Monastery of San Salvador of Leyre is a religious complex to the south of the Sierra de Leyre, in northern Navarre, Spain, representing one of the most important historical monasteries of Spain.
How popular is Leyra in 2026?
In 2026, Leyra ranks #13,441 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Leyra most popular?
Leyra reached its peak popularity in 2020, ranking #13,441 that year with 6 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Leyra most popular?
Leyra has historically been most popular in Puerto Rico. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Leyra.
Is Leyra a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Leyra is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Leyra?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Leyra include Illah, Elaheh, Raelina. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Leyra

Leyra is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2020 and has accumulated 6 births in the dataset. Leyra's peak popularity came in 2020 when it ranked #13,441. Use the chart and map above to compare Leyra's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.