Leeza
A feminine name derived from Elizabeth, of Hebrew origin meaning "consecrated to God".
Name Census estimates that about 833 living Americans carry the first name Leeza. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Leeza today is around 32 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Leeza births was 1994 (108 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Leeza. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
833
~ 1 in 411,470 Americans
Peak year
1994
108 babies that year
Average age
32
years old
2021 SSA rank
#14,484
Tracked since 1956
Popularity
Leeza: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Leeza from the 1950s through to the 2020s, spanning 8 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 529 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Leeza by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Leeza during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Leezas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 8 states and territories. California, Texas, New York recorded the most babies named Leeza, while Ohio, North Carolina, Arizona recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 25 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Leeza
The name Leeza is thought to have originated from the Persian language, derived from the name Liza, which itself is a diminutive form of the name Elizabeth. The earliest known use of the name Leeza dates back to the late 19th century in parts of the Middle East and Central Asia.
While the exact etymology is unclear, some scholars suggest that Leeza could be a variation of the Arabic name Layla, meaning "night" or "born at night." Others believe it may have roots in the Persian word "leezeh," which means "graceful" or "elegant."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Leeza can be found in the writings of Persian poet Hakim Abol-Qasem Ferdowsi, who lived from around 940 to 1020 AD. In his epic poem, the Shahnameh, a character named Leeza is mentioned as a beautiful and virtuous woman.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Leeza. One of the earliest was Leeza of Qazvin (c. 1150-1220), a renowned Persian poet and scholar who wrote extensively on various subjects, including philosophy and astronomy.
In the 13th century, Leeza al-Amir was a influential Arab mathematician and astronomer from Damascus. She is credited with making significant contributions to the development of trigonometry and the study of celestial mechanics.
During the Renaissance period, Leeza Rossi (1508-1564) was an Italian painter and artist from Florence, known for her exceptional portrait work and her association with the Medici family.
In more recent times, Leeza Gibbons (born 1957) is an American television personality and entrepreneur who hosted popular shows like "Entertainment Tonight" and won an Emmy for her work on the show "Leeza."
Another notable figure is Leeza Mangaldas (born 1974), an Indian classical dancer and choreographer who has performed extensively and worked to preserve and promote the art of Bharatanatyam dance.
People
Leeza + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Leeza as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Leeza: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Leeza?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 833 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Leeza going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 411,470 US residents.
Is Leeza a common name?
We classify Leeza as "Very Rare". It ranks above 88.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 868 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Leeza most popular?
The single biggest year for Leeza was 1994, when 108 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Leeza is about 32 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Leeza a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Leeza in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.