Aleigha
Every Aleigha since 1981 — 4,867 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Aleigha
Aleigha is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,067 in 2025 with 53 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1981, 4,867 American babies have been named Aleigha. Its peak came in 2012, when 317 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Aleigha stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Aleigha year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 53 | #3,067 |
| 2024 | 67 | #2,611 |
| 2023 | 68 | #2,588 |
| 2022 | 64 | #2,693 |
| 2021 | 97 | #1,992 |
| 2020 | 99 | #1,924 |
| 2019 | 120 | #1,726 |
| 2018 | 140 | #1,548 |
| 2017 | 171 | #1,353 |
| 2016 | 182 | #1,314 |
| 2015 | 221 | #1,147 |
| 2014 | 243 | #1,062 |
| 2013 | 294 | #877 |
| 2012 | 317 | #841 |
| 2011 | 267 | #956 |
| 2010 | 253 | #995 |
| 2009 | 233 | #1,092 |
| 2008 | 175 | #1,374 |
| 2007 | 146 | #1,556 |
| 2006 | 178 | #1,315 |
| 2005 | 126 | #1,609 |
| 2004 | 147 | #1,413 |
| 2003 | 125 | #1,542 |
| 2002 | 152 | #1,289 |
| 2001 | 130 | #1,446 |
| 2000 | 130 | #1,421 |
| 1995 | 59 | #2,245 |
| 1990 | 27 | #3,814 |
| 1985 | 14 | #5,085 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Aleigha in 2025?
Aleigha ranked #3,067 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 53 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Aleigha?
4,867 babies have been named Aleigha in the United States since 1981, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Aleigha most popular?
Aleigha peaked in 2012, when 317 newborns received the name.
Is Aleigha a boy or girl name?
Aleigha is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Aleigha rising or falling?
Aleigha is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.