How Many People Are Named Ileah?
Complete statistics for the name Ileah: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Ileah is a very rare female name, with only 281 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,172,967 Americans. That's pretty unique! The majority of people named Ileah are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 27All 286 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1981Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Ileah Through the Generations
Ileah peaked in popularity in 1981 with 16 births, but its usage has been slowly declining since then. Today, most people named Ileah are around 27 years old, with 159 under 30 and 127 between 30 and 60. This distribution shows that Ileah is a name that's still gaining traction among younger generations, even though it's not as common as it once was.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Ileah's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Ileah
How Many People Have the Name Ileah?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 281 people in the United States currently share the name Ileah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,172,967 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Ileah a Common or Rare Name?
Ileah is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Ileah Mean?
Ileah means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Ileah in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Ileah Most Popular?
The name Ileah reached peak popularity in 1981, with 16 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Ileah?
Approximately 281 people named Ileah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 286. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,172,967 Americans.
Is Ileah a rare name?
Ileah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,172,967 Americans has this name.
What does the name Ileah mean?
Ileah means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Ileah more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Ileah are male and 100% are female.
When was Ileah most popular?
Ileah peaked in 1981 with 16 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.