Leire

Leire is a girl's name of Spanish origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In England & Wales it was given to 3 girls in 2015.

Leire at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Spanish · French
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Leire

Leire belongs to the Spanish and French 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, Leire first appears in Social Security records in 2012. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #7590 in 2018, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 76 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Leire in US records

First recorded (US)
2012
Best US rank
#7590 in 2018
Peak year
2018
Total since 1880
76

Leire in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2015
Best rank
#5730 in 2015
Babies named Leire in 2015
3
Total since 1996
3

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Leire mean?

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

Is Leire a boy or girl name?

Leire is a girl name. In England & Wales, 3 babies received the name in 2015.

What origin is the name Leire?

Leire comes from the Spanish and French tradition.

How popular is the name Leire?

Leire first appears in US records in 2012. Its best-ever ranking was #7590 in 2018, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.