Taleigha
Every Taleigha since 1996 — 386 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Taleigha
Taleigha is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #10,828 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1996, 386 American babies have been named Taleigha. Its peak came in 2005, when 24 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 Taleigha stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Taleigha year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | #10,828 |
| 2024 | 8 | #12,046 |
| 2023 | 11 | #9,539 |
| 2022 | 7 | #13,438 |
| 2021 | 5 | #17,432 |
| 2020 | 17 | #6,895 |
| 2019 | 16 | #7,310 |
| 2018 | 9 | #11,343 |
| 2017 | 17 | #7,065 |
| 2016 | 12 | #9,369 |
| 2015 | 18 | #6,954 |
| 2014 | 13 | #8,915 |
| 2013 | 16 | #7,713 |
| 2012 | 13 | #9,061 |
| 2011 | 22 | #6,127 |
| 2010 | 19 | #6,880 |
| 2009 | 15 | #8,422 |
| 2008 | 19 | #7,043 |
| 2007 | 16 | #8,059 |
| 2006 | 15 | #8,196 |
| 2005 | 24 | #5,420 |
| 2004 | 19 | #6,468 |
| 2003 | 13 | #8,436 |
| 2002 | 7 | #13,461 |
| 2001 | 15 | #7,285 |
| 2000 | 11 | #9,101 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Taleigha in 2025?
Taleigha ranked #10,828 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Taleigha?
386 babies have been named Taleigha in the United States since 1996, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Taleigha most popular?
Taleigha peaked in 2005, when 24 newborns received the name.
Is Taleigha a boy or girl name?
Taleigha is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Taleigha rising or falling?
Taleigha is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.