Leiya
Every Leiya since 1979 — 343 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Leiya
Leiya is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,005 in 2025 with 16 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1979, 343 American babies have been named Leiya. Its peak came in 2007, when 19 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 Leiya stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Leiya year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | #7,005 |
| 2024 | 14 | #7,810 |
| 2023 | 15 | #7,487 |
| 2022 | 12 | #8,822 |
| 2021 | 19 | #6,303 |
| 2020 | 18 | #6,513 |
| 2019 | 18 | #6,584 |
| 2018 | 13 | #8,404 |
| 2017 | 7 | #13,516 |
| 2016 | 18 | #6,798 |
| 2015 | 11 | #9,869 |
| 2014 | 14 | #8,320 |
| 2013 | 11 | #9,970 |
| 2012 | 17 | #7,321 |
| 2011 | 14 | #8,449 |
| 2010 | 13 | #9,014 |
| 2009 | 18 | #7,216 |
| 2008 | 15 | #8,363 |
| 2007 | 19 | #6,979 |
| 2006 | 5 | #18,837 |
| 2005 | 15 | #7,745 |
| 2004 | 5 | #17,660 |
| 2003 | 5 | #17,247 |
| 2002 | 12 | #8,595 |
| 2001 | 6 | #14,572 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Leiya in 2025?
Leiya ranked #7,005 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 16 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Leiya?
343 babies have been named Leiya in the United States since 1979, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Leiya most popular?
Leiya peaked in 2007, when 19 newborns received the name.
Is Leiya a boy or girl name?
Leiya is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Leiya rising or falling?
Leiya is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.