Leelah
2 countries#6116 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Leelah was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
446 births recorded 2000–2025 · currently #6116 · peaked in 2018 with 32 births
Most common in: California
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
38 births recorded 2007–2020 · peaked in 2016 with 8 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
38 births recorded 2007–2020 · peaked in 2016 with 8 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Leelah’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #7142 | — |
| 2007 | #8098 | ↓956 |
| 2008 | #7408 | ↑690 |
| 2009 | #8454 | ↓1046 |
| 2010 | #5247 | ↑3207 |
| 2011 | #6855 | ↓1608 |
| 2012 | #5557 | ↑1298 |
| 2013 | #5143 | ↑414 |
| 2014 | #4892 | ↑251 |
| 2015 | #5653 | ↓761 |
| 2016 | #4990 | ↑663 |
| 2017 | #4576 | ↑414 |
| 2018 | #4357 | ↑219 |
| 2019 | #5798 | ↓1441 |
| 2020 | #7969 | ↓2171 |
| 2021 | #8024 | ↓55 |
| 2022 | #5984 | ↑2040 |
| 2023 | #6922 | ↓938 |
| 2024 | #6394 | ↑528 |
| 2025 | #6116 | ↑278 |
Frequently asked questions about Leelah
Is Leelah a popular name?
Yes — Leelah currently ranks #6116 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Leelah more common for boys or girls?
Leelah is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Leelah most popular?
Leelah peaked in 2018 in United States, with 32 recorded births that year.
Is Leelah rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Leelah’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #15031 in 2000 to #6116 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Leelah?
At least 484 babies have been recorded with the name Leelah across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Leelah popular in more than one country?
Yes — Leelah appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Leelah?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Leelah include Leanora, Levina.
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