Leda

Leda is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 14 girls in the United States.

Leda at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Leda

Leda belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Leda first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #516 in 1904, and in 2024 14 babies received the name — 3,436 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Leda in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#516 in 1904
Peak year
1920
Babies named Leda in 2024
14
Total since 1880
3,436

Leda in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2010
Best rank
#2843 in 2020
Babies named Leda in 2025
5
Total since 1996
49

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Leda mean?

The meaning of Leda is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Leda a boy or girl name?

Leda is a girl name. In 2024, 14 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Leda?

Leda comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Leda?

Leda first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #516 in 1904, and 14 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].