Leah
5 countries#58 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Leah was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
256,954 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #58 · peaked in 2009 with 6,799 births
Most common in: California, New York, Texas, Pennsylvania, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
39,528 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #132 · peaked in 2004 with 2,544 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
32,300 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #150 · peaked in 2004 with 2,160 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
4,748 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #135 · peaked in 2005 with 276 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
2,480 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #140 · peaked in 2005 with 163 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
1,080 births recorded 1963–2022 · currently #2132 · peaked in 2000 with 60 births
Most common in: Paris, Hauts-de-Seine, Bouches-du-Rhône, Val-de-Marne, Nord
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Leah’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #68 | — |
| 2007 | #67 | ↑1 |
| 2008 | #40 | ↑27 |
| 2009 | #29 | ↑11 |
| 2010 | #24 | ↑5 |
| 2011 | #29 | ↓5 |
| 2012 | #33 | ↓4 |
| 2013 | #32 | ↑1 |
| 2014 | #35 | ↓3 |
| 2015 | #36 | ↓1 |
| 2016 | #37 | ↓1 |
| 2017 | #40 | ↓3 |
| 2018 | #41 | ↓1 |
| 2019 | #43 | ↓2 |
| 2020 | #45 | ↓2 |
| 2021 | #46 | ↓1 |
| 2022 | #52 | ↓6 |
| 2023 | #53 | ↓1 |
| 2024 | #53 | — |
| 2025 | #58 | ↓5 |
Frequently asked questions about Leah
Is Leah a popular name?
Yes — Leah currently ranks #58 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Leah more common for boys or girls?
Leah is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Leah most popular?
Leah peaked in 2009 in United States, with 6,799 recorded births that year.
Is Leah rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Leah’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #208 in 1880 to #58 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Leah?
At least 297,562 babies have been recorded with the name Leah across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Leah popular in more than one country?
Yes — Leah appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Leah?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Leah include Hannah, Lillian, Adeline, Leilani.
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