Girl Name
Leda
Leda is a girl's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Leda is a girl baby name. It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Leda often also consider Lida.
Leda meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Leda has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Leda as L·E·D·A, with 4 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Leda is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Leda variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Ledaa, Ledae, Leday, Led.
- Nicknames: Leda works as its own nickname.
- Middle names: Pair Leda with a middle name that balances its short sound; start with the Leda middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Lida, Lyda, Letty, Leta, Lady — full picks on the sibling names for Leda guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Leda? Browse our names like Leda guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Leda
What does the name Leda mean?
Leda has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Leda?
The exact origin of Leda is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Leda?
Leda has 4 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Leda a boy's or girl's name?
Leda is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Leda in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Leda sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Leda?
Names that share Leda's sound and style include Lida, Lyda, Letty, Leta, Lady.
What middle names pair well with Leda?
Good middle-name fits for Leda pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Leda is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Leda is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Leda?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Leda share its rhythm without rhyming — Lida, Lyda, Letty all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.