Leiah
3 countries#4265 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Leiah was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,438 births recorded 1963–2025 · currently #4265 · peaked in 2012 with 78 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Florida, New York, Georgia
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
62 births recorded 1997–2020 · peaked in 2011 with 9 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
59 births recorded 1997–2020 · peaked in 2011 with 6 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
3 births recorded 2011–2011 · peaked in 2011 with 3 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Leiah’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #3669 | — |
| 2007 | #3786 | ↓117 |
| 2008 | #3779 | ↑7 |
| 2009 | #3460 | ↑319 |
| 2010 | #2614 | ↑846 |
| 2011 | #3222 | ↓608 |
| 2012 | #2373 | ↑849 |
| 2013 | #2804 | ↓431 |
| 2014 | #3585 | ↓781 |
| 2015 | #3211 | ↑374 |
| 2016 | #2697 | ↑514 |
| 2017 | #2903 | ↓206 |
| 2018 | #2610 | ↑293 |
| 2019 | #3172 | ↓562 |
| 2020 | #3281 | ↓109 |
| 2021 | #3157 | ↑124 |
| 2022 | #3653 | ↓496 |
| 2023 | #3833 | ↓180 |
| 2024 | #3516 | ↑317 |
| 2025 | #4265 | ↓749 |
Frequently asked questions about Leiah
Is Leiah a popular name?
Yes — Leiah currently ranks #4265 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Leiah more common for boys or girls?
Leiah is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Leiah most popular?
Leiah peaked in 2012 in United States, with 78 recorded births that year.
Is Leiah rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Leiah’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #6592 in 1963 to #4265 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Leiah?
At least 1,500 babies have been recorded with the name Leiah across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Leiah popular in more than one country?
Yes — Leiah appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Leiah?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Leiah include Leeann, Liesl, Lillianne.
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