girl's name
Leika
LAY-kuh or lay-KAH
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 113
Leika is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in France in 1989, when 5 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1989.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Leika Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1980s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 30 |
| 2000s | 20 |
| 2010s | 15 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 15 |
How Popular Is Leika?
In 2008, Leika was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Where Leika Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
How Leika Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Leïka | Leïka is a rare spelling of Leika, written with a diaeresis and recorded about 30 times, mostly in France. | 30 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Leika
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Leika Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Leika over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Leika
- Pronunciation LAY-kuh or lay-KAH
Sibling Names for Leika
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Leika — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Leika
How popular is the name Leika?
In 2008, Leika was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Is Leika a girl's or a boy's name?
Leika is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Leika?
Leika has 2 syllables.
When was Leika most popular?
Leika peaked in 1989, when 5 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.
Is Leika a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Leika currently ranks #5,480 in France. It has largely dropped out of use. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.