How Many People Are Named Leaha?

Complete statistics for the name Leaha: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Leaha
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Leaha is a very rare female name, with only 542 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 608,981 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1990 with 26 births, showing a stable trend over the years.

~542
Living in US
1 in 608,981
Americans
1990
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Ayla
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Innovative Determined Inspired
9
Life Path Number

People with the life-path number 9 are believed to be compassionate and philanthropic.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,079
Worldwide Bearers
#363,820
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
542
🇨🇦 Canada
42
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
20
🇬🇧 England
11
🇿🇦 South Africa
8
🇹🇼 Taiwan
5
🇦🇺 Australia
4
🇱🇸 Lesotho
3
🇳🇬 Nigeria
3
🇵🇭 Philippines
2

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
542 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 36
195
Would be under 30 (35%)
348
Would be 30–60 (62%)
16
Would be over 60 (3%)

All 559 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: 1990

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
81
Classic Feel
34
Modern Appeal
66
International
76

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Leaha Through the Generations

Leaha has seen a steady presence throughout the decades, with its peak occurring in 1990 when 26 babies were given this name. Today, the majority of those named Leaha are aged between 30 and 60, with 348 individuals falling into this age bracket. Interestingly, the name's distribution shows a significant portion of younger individuals, with 195 under 30, indicating a balanced yet slightly older demographic.

✨ Similar Names to Leaha

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Leaha's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Leaha

How Many People Have the Name Leaha?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 542 people in the United States currently share the name Leaha. That works out to roughly 1 in every 608,981 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Leaha a Common or Rare Name?

Leaha 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 Leaha Mean?

Leaha means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Leaha in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Leaha Most Popular?

The name Leaha reached peak popularity in 1990, with 26 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Leaha?

Approximately 542 people named Leaha live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 559. That works out to roughly 1 in 608,981 Americans.

Is Leaha a rare name?

Leaha is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 608,981 Americans has this name.

What does the name Leaha mean?

Leaha means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Leaha more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Leaha are male and 100% are female.

When was Leaha most popular?

Leaha peaked in 1990 with 26 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US542
All-Time Births559
1 in X1 in 608,981
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age36
Peak Year1990
World Rank#363,820
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.