Leeah
Every Leeah since 1977 — 1,333 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Leeah
Leeah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #8,642 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1977, 1,333 American babies have been named Leeah. Its peak came in 2012, when 84 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Leeah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Leeah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | #8,642 |
| 2024 | 14 | #7,809 |
| 2023 | 19 | #6,304 |
| 2022 | 19 | #6,363 |
| 2021 | 18 | #6,557 |
| 2020 | 25 | #5,110 |
| 2019 | 34 | #4,225 |
| 2018 | 30 | #4,627 |
| 2017 | 36 | #4,117 |
| 2016 | 50 | #3,260 |
| 2015 | 52 | #3,196 |
| 2014 | 50 | #3,257 |
| 2013 | 68 | #2,619 |
| 2012 | 84 | #2,254 |
| 2011 | 73 | #2,500 |
| 2010 | 67 | #2,683 |
| 2009 | 67 | #2,717 |
| 2008 | 53 | #3,195 |
| 2007 | 44 | #3,688 |
| 2006 | 44 | #3,599 |
| 2005 | 40 | #3,690 |
| 2004 | 46 | #3,305 |
| 2003 | 30 | #4,367 |
| 2002 | 30 | #4,233 |
| 2001 | 34 | #3,834 |
| 2000 | 28 | #4,352 |
| 1995 | 15 | #6,129 |
| 1990 | 18 | #5,184 |
| 1985 | 15 | #4,985 |
| 1980 | 8 | #7,805 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Leeah in 2025?
Leeah ranked #8,642 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Leeah?
1,333 babies have been named Leeah in the United States since 1977, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Leeah most popular?
Leeah peaked in 2012, when 84 newborns received the name.
Is Leeah a boy or girl name?
Leeah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Leeah rising or falling?
Leeah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.