Leilah
girl name#1652 in 2025Leilah entered the US charts in 1898, peaked at #1000 in 2010, ranks #1652 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1898–2025
#1652
rank today
#1000
peak (2010)
125
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1502 |
| 1910s | #4105 |
| 1920s | #4297 |
| 1940s | #5243 |
| 1970s | #7178 |
| 1980s | #7634 |
| 1990s | #8053 |
| 2000s | #2174 |
| 2010s | #1208 |
| 2020s | #1465 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Leilah has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 4,200 people named Leilah are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Leilah is a kid of about 11 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Leilah in 2025?
- Leilah ranks #1652 among US girl names in 2025, with 125 babies given the name.
- When was the name Leilah most popular?
- Leilah peaked in 2010, reaching #1000 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Leilah with classmates?
- Leilah will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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