Leeyah
Every Leeyah since 1994 — 392 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Leeyah
Leeyah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #10,548 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1994, 392 American babies have been named Leeyah. Its peak came in 2011, when 35 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 Leeyah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Leeyah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | #10,548 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 8 | #11,764 |
| 2022 | 5 | #16,679 |
| 2021 | 7 | #12,937 |
| 2020 | 9 | #10,764 |
| 2019 | 10 | #10,169 |
| 2018 | 16 | #7,276 |
| 2017 | 18 | #6,696 |
| 2016 | 25 | #5,392 |
| 2015 | 23 | #5,759 |
| 2014 | 18 | #6,878 |
| 2013 | 28 | #4,966 |
| 2012 | 26 | #5,343 |
| 2011 | 35 | #4,199 |
| 2010 | 20 | #6,536 |
| 2009 | 17 | #7,547 |
| 2008 | 17 | #7,600 |
| 2007 | 17 | #7,604 |
| 2006 | 13 | #9,049 |
| 2005 | 24 | #5,368 |
| 2004 | 7 | #13,575 |
| 2003 | 9 | #10,927 |
| 2002 | 15 | #7,273 |
| 2001 | 6 | #14,568 |
| 2000 | 5 | #16,477 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Leeyah in 2025?
Leeyah ranked #10,548 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Leeyah?
392 babies have been named Leeyah in the United States since 1994, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Leeyah most popular?
Leeyah peaked in 2011, when 35 newborns received the name.
Is Leeyah a boy or girl name?
Leeyah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Leeyah rising or falling?
Leeyah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.