Leeza
Every Leeza since 1956 — 868 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Leeza
Leeza is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1956, 868 American babies have been named Leeza. Its peak came in 1994, when 108 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Leeza stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Leeza year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 6 | #14,492 |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 6 | #14,822 |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | 7 | #13,729 |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | 8 | #12,660 |
| 2012 | 7 | #14,371 |
| 2011 | 5 | #18,383 |
| 2010 | 7 | #14,335 |
| 2009 | 9 | #12,035 |
| 2008 | 5 | #19,251 |
| 2007 | 9 | #12,224 |
| 2006 | 8 | #13,073 |
| 2005 | 5 | #18,041 |
| 2004 | 13 | #8,520 |
| 2003 | 13 | #8,284 |
| 2002 | 6 | #14,654 |
| 2001 | 19 | #5,966 |
| 2000 | 28 | #4,353 |
| 1995 | 69 | #1,996 |
| 1990 | 35 | #3,193 |
| 1985 | 13 | #5,539 |
| 1980 | — | — |
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| 1955 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Leeza in 2025?
Leeza did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Leeza?
868 babies have been named Leeza in the United States since 1956, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Leeza most popular?
Leeza peaked in 1994, when 108 newborns received the name.
Is Leeza a boy or girl name?
Leeza is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Leeza rising or falling?
Leeza is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.