NAME PROFILE
Melaney
Derived from Hebrew origins meaning 'weary' or 'delicate,' Leyah describes an individual with an inner grace and a gentle, persevering spirit. It suggests a person who is deeply empathetic, thoughtful, and capable of enduring challenges with remarkable poise.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,259 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 2007 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1979 |
| Most recent | 2015 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 63%TX — 21%NY — 11%IL — 5%AK — 0%
Notable People
Leyah (R&B Singer, 'Closer') · Leah Williamson (Professional Footballer, England National Team Captain) · Leah Lewis (Actress, 'The Half of It') · Leah Pipes (Actress, 'The Originals') · Leah Goldberg (Poet and Author, 'The Lady of the Castle')
Nicknames & Diminutives
LeyLey-LeyLulu
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