Leza
Girl name · 15 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Leza: 15 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 1974.
Leza is a name with multiple possible origins, most commonly considered a Slavic short form of names like Elżbieta or Ljudmila, carrying meanings of "God is my oath" or "dear to the people." It also appears as a variant of the Arabic name Layla, meaning "night," and occasionally as a feminine form of the Scottish surname Leishman. While no globally famous bearers immediately spring to mind, the name has a quiet, international charm, appearing in various cultures from Eastern Europe to the Middle East. In Scotland, Leza has been a rare but consistent choice since the 1970s, often chosen for its melodic simplicity. A notable variant is the more common Liza, which shares the same Elizabethan root.
Girl 5 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19743 babies
- Latest (1991)
- #6343 babies
- Total births
- 15since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y