Girl nameCurrently #3,847 in the USFalling
Leyah
2 syllablesPeak year: 20115 lettersStarts with L
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Leyah'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.
Leyah's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Leyah |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 9 |
| 1995 | 11 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 1997 | 10 |
| 1998 | 10 |
| 1999 | 16 |
| 2000 | 16 |
| 2001 | 15 |
| 2002 | 24 |
| 2003 | 33 |
| 2004 | 38 |
| 2005 | 46 |
| 2006 | 33 |
| 2007 | 42 |
| 2008 | 54 |
| 2009 | 55 |
| 2010 | 82 |
| 2011 | 83 |
| 2012 | 72 |
| 2013 | 76 |
| 2014 | 67 |
| 2015 | 61 |
| 2016 | 53 |
| 2017 | 54 |
| 2018 | 45 |
| 2019 | 37 |
| 2020 | 45 |
| 2021 | 37 |
| 2022 | 34 |
| 2023 | 28 |
| 2024 | 39 |
Leyah through the decades
- Leyah peaked in 2011, when 83 babies were named Leyah in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Leyah has fallen 29% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Leyah currently ranks #3,847 in the US and is cooling off.