Leigha
Every Leigha since 1961 — 6,594 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Leigha
Leigha is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,951 in 2025 with 37 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1961, 6,594 American babies have been named Leigha. Its peak came in 2011, when 267 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 Leigha stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Leigha year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 37 | #3,951 |
| 2024 | 33 | #4,340 |
| 2023 | 39 | #3,879 |
| 2022 | 56 | #2,980 |
| 2021 | 55 | #3,023 |
| 2020 | 84 | #2,164 |
| 2019 | 107 | #1,884 |
| 2018 | 107 | #1,883 |
| 2017 | 138 | #1,587 |
| 2016 | 136 | #1,619 |
| 2015 | 162 | #1,431 |
| 2014 | 184 | #1,298 |
| 2013 | 183 | #1,287 |
| 2012 | 231 | #1,077 |
| 2011 | 267 | #959 |
| 2010 | 234 | #1,061 |
| 2009 | 251 | #1,039 |
| 2008 | 227 | #1,135 |
| 2007 | 186 | #1,314 |
| 2006 | 188 | #1,277 |
| 2005 | 175 | #1,278 |
| 2004 | 182 | #1,223 |
| 2003 | 148 | #1,369 |
| 2002 | 154 | #1,278 |
| 2001 | 154 | #1,281 |
| 2000 | 157 | #1,250 |
| 1995 | 142 | #1,212 |
| 1990 | 165 | #1,074 |
| 1985 | 83 | #1,485 |
| 1980 | 64 | #1,742 |
| 1975 | 29 | #2,645 |
| 1970 | 12 | #4,639 |
| 1965 | 10 | #4,360 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Leigha in 2025?
Leigha ranked #3,951 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 37 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Leigha?
6,594 babies have been named Leigha in the United States since 1961, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Leigha most popular?
Leigha peaked in 2011, when 267 newborns received the name.
Is Leigha a boy or girl name?
Leigha is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Leigha rising or falling?
Leigha is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.