Leiah
Every Leiah since 1963 — 1,438 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Leiah
Leiah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,309 in 2025 with 33 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1963, 1,438 American babies have been named Leiah. Its peak came in 2012, when 78 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 Leiah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Leiah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 33 | #4,309 |
| 2024 | 44 | #3,549 |
| 2023 | 39 | #3,878 |
| 2022 | 42 | #3,687 |
| 2021 | 51 | #3,190 |
| 2020 | 47 | #3,316 |
| 2019 | 50 | #3,201 |
| 2018 | 66 | #2,634 |
| 2017 | 57 | #2,917 |
| 2016 | 64 | #2,722 |
| 2015 | 51 | #3,238 |
| 2014 | 43 | #3,626 |
| 2013 | 61 | #2,825 |
| 2012 | 78 | #2,392 |
| 2011 | 51 | #3,249 |
| 2010 | 69 | #2,629 |
| 2009 | 47 | #3,493 |
| 2008 | 42 | #3,825 |
| 2007 | 42 | #3,825 |
| 2006 | 42 | #3,708 |
| 2005 | 44 | #3,442 |
| 2004 | 30 | #4,556 |
| 2003 | 25 | #5,033 |
| 2002 | 21 | #5,590 |
| 2001 | 21 | #5,475 |
| 2000 | 11 | #8,911 |
| 1995 | 11 | #7,833 |
| 1990 | 14 | #6,317 |
| 1985 | 12 | #5,870 |
| 1980 | 14 | #5,115 |
| 1975 | 5 | #9,871 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Leiah in 2025?
Leiah ranked #4,309 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 33 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Leiah?
1,438 babies have been named Leiah in the United States since 1963, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Leiah most popular?
Leiah peaked in 2012, when 78 newborns received the name.
Is Leiah a boy or girl name?
Leiah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Leiah rising or falling?
Leiah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.