Leighla
Every Leighla since 1988 — 896 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Leighla
Leighla is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #8,644 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1988, 896 American babies have been named Leighla. Its peak came in 2019, when 63 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 Leighla stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Leighla 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 | #8,644 |
| 2024 | 15 | #7,439 |
| 2023 | 25 | #5,197 |
| 2022 | 31 | #4,537 |
| 2021 | 44 | #3,528 |
| 2020 | 55 | #2,952 |
| 2019 | 63 | #2,717 |
| 2018 | 49 | #3,274 |
| 2017 | 54 | #3,039 |
| 2016 | 48 | #3,361 |
| 2015 | 39 | #3,892 |
| 2014 | 34 | #4,319 |
| 2013 | 45 | #3,502 |
| 2012 | 46 | #3,502 |
| 2011 | 49 | #3,335 |
| 2010 | 37 | #4,077 |
| 2009 | 36 | #4,243 |
| 2008 | 41 | #3,899 |
| 2007 | 37 | #4,176 |
| 2006 | 31 | #4,640 |
| 2005 | 18 | #6,703 |
| 2004 | 20 | #6,115 |
| 2003 | 14 | #7,821 |
| 2002 | 10 | #9,942 |
| 2001 | 12 | #8,514 |
| 2000 | 10 | #9,583 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Leighla in 2025?
Leighla ranked #8,644 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 Leighla?
896 babies have been named Leighla in the United States since 1988, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Leighla most popular?
Leighla peaked in 2019, when 63 newborns received the name.
Is Leighla a boy or girl name?
Leighla is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Leighla rising or falling?
Leighla is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.