girl's name
Leire
LAY-reh (Basque)
- Origin Basque
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 275
Leire is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 11 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Leire is a name of Basque origin.
- Peaked in France in 2004, when 10 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 58,952 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1985.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Leire 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 | 20 |
| 2000s | 55 |
| 2010s | 65 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 40 |
How Popular Is Leire?
In 2025, Leire was given to 10 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Where Leire 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.
Names That Peaked Alongside Leire
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Leire Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Leire over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Leire
- Basque LAY-reh
Sibling Names for Leire
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Leire — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Leire
How popular is the name Leire?
In 2025, Leire was given to 10 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Is Leire a girl's or a boy's name?
Leire is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Leire?
Leire has 2 syllables.
When was Leire most popular?
Leire peaked in 2004, when 10 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Leire a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Leire currently ranks #3,285 in France. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.