Leiya
girl name#6838 in 2025Leiya entered the US charts in 1979, peaked at #6174 in 2021, ranks #6838 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1979–2025
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #7313 |
| 1990s | #14411 |
| 2000s | #11149 |
| 2010s | #8512 |
| 2020s | #7120 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Leiya has been most popular in California.
Fashion outlook
Leiya sits in the calm middle of the cycle — neither chasing a wave nor sliding off one. Middle-of-the-cycle names age slowly and predictably.
Leiya today is about where Kallen stood in 2001 — 4 years past a #6163-sized peak. By 2016, Kallen had settled around #11932.
A playful estimate from 145 years of naming cycles — not a prophecy. Great names outlive statistics.
Living bearers
About 300 people named Leiya are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Leiya 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 Leiya in 2025?
- Leiya ranks #6838 among US girl names in 2025, with 16 babies given the name.
- When was the name Leiya most popular?
- Leiya peaked in 2021, reaching #6174 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Leiya with classmates?
- Leiya will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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