Leighanna
Every Leighanna since 1973 — 1,215 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Leighanna
Leighanna is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #11,494 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1973, 1,215 American babies have been named Leighanna. Its peak came in 2008, when 48 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Leighanna stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Leighanna year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #11,494 |
| 2024 | 11 | #9,296 |
| 2023 | 17 | #6,816 |
| 2022 | 19 | #6,364 |
| 2021 | 11 | #9,290 |
| 2020 | 24 | #5,251 |
| 2019 | 30 | #4,610 |
| 2018 | 18 | #6,678 |
| 2017 | 34 | #4,270 |
| 2016 | 41 | #3,747 |
| 2015 | 30 | #4,668 |
| 2014 | 36 | #4,154 |
| 2013 | 32 | #4,495 |
| 2012 | 36 | #4,182 |
| 2011 | 30 | #4,768 |
| 2010 | 39 | #3,927 |
| 2009 | 31 | #4,755 |
| 2008 | 48 | #3,457 |
| 2007 | 23 | #6,009 |
| 2006 | 33 | #4,414 |
| 2005 | 34 | #4,162 |
| 2004 | 30 | #4,558 |
| 2003 | 34 | #3,993 |
| 2002 | 33 | #3,936 |
| 2001 | 24 | #4,927 |
| 2000 | 23 | #5,079 |
| 1995 | 23 | #4,436 |
| 1990 | 33 | #3,325 |
| 1985 | 20 | #4,071 |
| 1980 | 12 | #5,737 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Leighanna in 2025?
Leighanna ranked #11,494 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Leighanna?
1,215 babies have been named Leighanna in the United States since 1973, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Leighanna most popular?
Leighanna peaked in 2008, when 48 newborns received the name.
Is Leighanna a boy or girl name?
Leighanna is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Leighanna rising or falling?
Leighanna is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.