Leya
Every Leya since 1968 — 1,705 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Leya
Leya is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,166 in 2025 with 86 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1968, 1,705 American babies have been named Leya. Its peak came in 2025, when 86 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Leya stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Leya year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 86 | #2,166 |
| 2024 | 79 | #2,338 |
| 2023 | 76 | #2,388 |
| 2022 | 67 | #2,621 |
| 2021 | 74 | #2,433 |
| 2020 | 65 | #2,614 |
| 2019 | 72 | #2,473 |
| 2018 | 52 | #3,141 |
| 2017 | 52 | #3,120 |
| 2016 | 63 | #2,750 |
| 2015 | 56 | #3,047 |
| 2014 | 46 | #3,464 |
| 2013 | 46 | #3,437 |
| 2012 | 35 | #4,258 |
| 2011 | 41 | #3,761 |
| 2010 | 48 | #3,390 |
| 2009 | 48 | #3,441 |
| 2008 | 46 | #3,559 |
| 2007 | 50 | #3,363 |
| 2006 | 62 | #2,834 |
| 2005 | 39 | #3,779 |
| 2004 | 39 | #3,721 |
| 2003 | 35 | #3,921 |
| 2002 | 30 | #4,236 |
| 2001 | 34 | #3,836 |
| 2000 | 23 | #5,080 |
| 1995 | 11 | #7,839 |
| 1990 | 13 | #6,700 |
| 1985 | 5 | #11,672 |
| 1980 | 13 | #5,414 |
| 1975 | 10 | #5,785 |
| 1970 | 8 | #6,095 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Leya in 2025?
Leya ranked #2,166 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 86 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Leya?
1,705 babies have been named Leya in the United States since 1968, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Leya most popular?
Leya peaked in 2025, when 86 newborns received the name.
Is Leya a boy or girl name?
Leya is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Leya rising or falling?
Leya is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.