Leyah
Every Leyah since 1994 — 1,261 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Leyah
Leyah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,828 in 2025 with 28 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1994, 1,261 American babies have been named Leyah. Its peak came in 2011, when 83 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 Leyah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Leyah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 28 | #4,828 |
| 2024 | 39 | #3,865 |
| 2023 | 28 | #4,819 |
| 2022 | 34 | #4,259 |
| 2021 | 37 | #3,979 |
| 2020 | 45 | #3,429 |
| 2019 | 37 | #3,967 |
| 2018 | 45 | #3,469 |
| 2017 | 54 | #3,040 |
| 2016 | 53 | #3,122 |
| 2015 | 61 | #2,870 |
| 2014 | 67 | #2,635 |
| 2013 | 76 | #2,396 |
| 2012 | 72 | #2,532 |
| 2011 | 83 | #2,269 |
| 2010 | 82 | #2,328 |
| 2009 | 55 | #3,114 |
| 2008 | 54 | #3,143 |
| 2007 | 42 | #3,828 |
| 2006 | 33 | #4,418 |
| 2005 | 46 | #3,348 |
| 2004 | 38 | #3,787 |
| 2003 | 33 | #4,078 |
| 2002 | 24 | #5,011 |
| 2001 | 15 | #7,172 |
| 2000 | 16 | #6,675 |
| 1995 | 11 | #7,840 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Leyah in 2025?
Leyah ranked #4,828 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 28 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Leyah?
1,261 babies have been named Leyah in the United States since 1994, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Leyah most popular?
Leyah peaked in 2011, when 83 newborns received the name.
Is Leyah a boy or girl name?
Leyah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Leyah rising or falling?
Leyah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.