Leisha
Every Leisha since 1956 — 2,108 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Leisha
Leisha is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,709 in 2025 with 17 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1956, 2,108 American babies have been named Leisha. Its peak came in 1961, when 144 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
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 Leisha stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Leisha year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | #6,709 |
| 2024 | 32 | #4,436 |
| 2023 | 31 | #4,515 |
| 2022 | 16 | #7,154 |
| 2021 | 10 | #9,994 |
| 2020 | 6 | #14,400 |
| 2019 | 10 | #10,171 |
| 2018 | 5 | #17,085 |
| 2017 | 10 | #10,404 |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | 8 | #12,485 |
| 2014 | 8 | #12,591 |
| 2013 | 5 | #18,130 |
| 2012 | 10 | #10,916 |
| 2011 | 7 | #14,183 |
| 2010 | 10 | #10,882 |
| 2009 | 10 | #11,136 |
| 2008 | 11 | #10,485 |
| 2007 | 9 | #12,226 |
| 2006 | 6 | #16,274 |
| 2005 | 11 | #9,846 |
| 2004 | 15 | #7,658 |
| 2003 | 10 | #10,111 |
| 2002 | 13 | #8,096 |
| 2001 | 19 | #5,968 |
| 2000 | 9 | #10,381 |
| 1995 | 18 | #5,339 |
| 1990 | 47 | #2,546 |
| 1985 | 28 | #3,206 |
| 1980 | 42 | #2,325 |
| 1975 | 36 | #2,302 |
| 1970 | 39 | #2,101 |
| 1965 | 54 | #1,523 |
| 1960 | 142 | #871 |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Leisha in 2025?
Leisha ranked #6,709 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 17 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Leisha?
2,108 babies have been named Leisha in the United States since 1956, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Leisha most popular?
Leisha peaked in 1961, when 144 newborns received the name.
Is Leisha a boy or girl name?
Leisha is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Leisha rising or falling?
Leisha is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.