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UK boy's name

Leart

A masculine name of Albanian origin meaning "born, new life".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Leart is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Leart popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3254, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2014, with 9 births.

This profile covers 106 England and Wales registrations across 21 recorded years from 2000 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 67% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 105 living people in the UK are called Leart. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Leart ranked #3254 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 6 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2014, when 9 boys were registered as Leart.
  • About 105 living people in the UK are estimated to have Leart as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#3254

2024

Births in 2024

6

Latest year

Peak year

2014

9 births

Estimated living

105

2026

Meaning

What does Leart mean?

The name Leart originates from the Albanian language and culture, with its roots dating back to the medieval period in the Balkan region. It is believed to be derived from the Albanian word "leart," which means "elevated" or "exalted." This name likely emerged during the time when Albanian culture and language were flourishing, particularly in regions like modern-day Albania, Kosovo, and parts of North Macedonia.

One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Leart can be found in the 15th century, when an Albanian nobleman named Leart Kastrioti was mentioned in historical documents. He was a member of the prominent Kastrioti family, which played a significant role in the resistance against the Ottoman Empire during that period.

Another notable figure bearing the name Leart was Leart Qorri, an Albanian painter and sculptor who lived from 1912 to 1998. He was renowned for his contributions to the development of modern Albanian art, and his works often depicted scenes from Albanian folk life and traditions.

In the realm of literature, Leart Sina was an Albanian writer and poet who lived from 1922 to 2003. His works, which often explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, were highly acclaimed and influential in Albanian literary circles.

Moving to the field of sports, Leart Paqarada was an Albanian football player who played as a striker for several clubs in Albania and abroad. He was born in 1979 and represented the Albanian national team in international competitions.

Lastly, Leart Zogjani, born in 1988, is a contemporary Albanian singer and songwriter known for his contributions to the Albanian pop music scene. His music often blends traditional Albanian folk elements with modern pop and electronic influences, creating a unique and contemporary sound.

While the name Leart may not be as common today as some other Albanian names, it holds historical significance and cultural relevance within the Albanian community, representing a connection to the country's rich heritage and tradition.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Leart over time

The chart below shows babies named Leart registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2000 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Leart, the clearest high point is 2014. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 2024, compared with 9 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Leart
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Decades

Leart by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Leart was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #3539 26 5
2010s #3523 52 10
2000s #2931 28 6

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FAQ

Leart: questions and answers

How popular is the name Leart in the UK right now?

In 2024, Leart was ranked #3254 for boys in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.

When was Leart most popular?

The peak year on record was 2014, with 9 babies registered as Leart in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Leart?

A masculine name of Albanian origin meaning "born, new life".

How many people are called Leart in the UK?

A total of 106 babies have been registered as Leart across the 21 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.