Leilah
4 countries#1652 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Leilah was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
4,241 births recorded 1898–2025 · currently #1652 · peaked in 2010 with 251 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Florida, New York, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
372 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2015 with 29 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
361 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #2201 · peaked in 2015 with 29 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
21 births recorded 1960–1975 · peaked in 1968 with 5 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
11 births recorded 2009–2014 · peaked in 2009 with 4 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Leilah’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1682 | — |
| 2007 | #1459 | ↑223 |
| 2008 | #1299 | ↑160 |
| 2009 | #1163 | ↑136 |
| 2010 | #1000 | ↑163 |
| 2011 | #1138 | ↓138 |
| 2012 | #1269 | ↓131 |
| 2013 | #1178 | ↑91 |
| 2014 | #1164 | ↑14 |
| 2015 | #1247 | ↓83 |
| 2016 | #1345 | ↓98 |
| 2017 | #1190 | ↑155 |
| 2018 | #1199 | ↓9 |
| 2019 | #1349 | ↓150 |
| 2020 | #1362 | ↓13 |
| 2021 | #1364 | ↓2 |
| 2022 | #1239 | ↑125 |
| 2023 | #1421 | ↓182 |
| 2024 | #1753 | ↓332 |
| 2025 | #1652 | ↑101 |
Frequently asked questions about Leilah
Is Leilah a popular name?
Yes — Leilah currently ranks #1652 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Leilah more common for boys or girls?
Leilah is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Leilah most popular?
Leilah peaked in 2010 in United States, with 251 recorded births that year.
Is Leilah rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Leilah’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #1502 in 1898 to #1652 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Leilah?
At least 4,634 babies have been recorded with the name Leilah across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Leilah popular in more than one country?
Yes — Leilah appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Leilah?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Leilah include Hailie, Jurnee, Maisyn, Maribel.
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