Naleah
Every Naleah since 2002 — 464 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Naleah
Naleah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,855 in 2025 with 21 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2002, 464 American babies have been named Naleah. Its peak came in 2009, when 30 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 Naleah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Naleah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | #5,855 |
| 2024 | 13 | #8,300 |
| 2023 | 19 | #6,338 |
| 2022 | 15 | #7,535 |
| 2021 | 25 | #5,195 |
| 2020 | 18 | #6,552 |
| 2019 | 21 | #5,930 |
| 2018 | 23 | #5,575 |
| 2017 | 20 | #6,220 |
| 2016 | 28 | #4,949 |
| 2015 | 24 | #5,610 |
| 2014 | 25 | #5,420 |
| 2013 | 28 | #4,983 |
| 2012 | 26 | #5,365 |
| 2011 | 27 | #5,160 |
| 2010 | 26 | #5,367 |
| 2009 | 30 | #4,900 |
| 2008 | 14 | #8,840 |
| 2007 | 8 | #13,547 |
| 2006 | 8 | #13,246 |
| 2005 | 10 | #10,689 |
| 2004 | 5 | #17,987 |
| 2003 | 9 | #11,051 |
| 2002 | 21 | #5,616 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Naleah in 2025?
Naleah ranked #5,855 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 21 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Naleah?
464 babies have been named Naleah in the United States since 2002, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Naleah most popular?
Naleah peaked in 2009, when 30 newborns received the name.
Is Naleah a boy or girl name?
Naleah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Naleah rising or falling?
Naleah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.