Girl nameCurrently #3,537 in the USFalling
Leiah
2 syllablesPeak year: 20125 lettersStarts with L
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Leiah's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Leiah's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Leiah |
|---|---|
| 1963 | 5 |
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1980 | 14 |
| 1981 | 16 |
| 1982 | 8 |
| 1983 | 10 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1985 | 12 |
| 1986 | 12 |
| 1987 | 10 |
| 1988 | 11 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1990 | 14 |
| 1991 | 11 |
| 1992 | 12 |
| 1993 | 9 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1995 | 11 |
| 1996 | 15 |
| 1997 | 8 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 1999 | 18 |
| 2000 | 11 |
| 2001 | 21 |
| 2002 | 21 |
| 2003 | 25 |
| 2004 | 30 |
| 2005 | 44 |
| 2006 | 42 |
| 2007 | 42 |
| 2008 | 42 |
| 2009 | 47 |
| 2010 | 69 |
| 2011 | 51 |
| 2012 | 78 |
| 2013 | 61 |
| 2014 | 43 |
| 2015 | 51 |
| 2016 | 63 |
| 2017 | 57 |
| 2018 | 66 |
| 2019 | 50 |
| 2020 | 47 |
| 2021 | 51 |
| 2022 | 42 |
| 2023 | 39 |
| 2024 | 44 |
Leiah through the decades
- Leiah peaked in 2012, when 78 babies were named Leiah in the US.
- Leiah currently ranks #3,537 in the US and is cooling off.