How Many People Are Named Leeya?

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

Leeya
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Leeya is a very rare female name, with only 519 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 635,234 Americans. The majority of those named Leeya are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.

~519
Living in US
1 in 635,234
Americans
2009
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Ayla
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Innovative Energetic Confident
3
Life Path Number

Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

979
Worldwide Bearers
#397,789
Global Rank
🇺🇬 Uganda
260
🇺🇸 United States
519
🇮🇳 India
30
🇹🇭 Thailand
19
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
18
🇨🇳 China
12
🇬🇧 England
9
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
6
🇲🇾 Malaysia
5
🇵🇭 Philippines
5

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
519 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 17
498
Would be under 30 (95%)
26
Would be 30–60 (5%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 524 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: 2009

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
80
Classic Feel
17
Modern Appeal
100
International
73

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

📜 Leeya Through the Generations

Leeya peaked in popularity in 2009 with 44 births, but since then, its usage has been declining. Today, most Leeyas are young adults, with 498 under 30 years old and only 26 aged between 30 and 60. This name is predominantly found among younger generations, reflecting its status as a modern choice.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 18
California 10
Texas 5

✨ Similar Names to Leeya

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Leeya's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Leeya

How Many People Have the Name Leeya?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 519 people in the United States currently share the name Leeya. That works out to roughly 1 in every 635,234 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Leeya a Common or Rare Name?

Leeya 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 Leeya Mean?

Leeya means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Leeya Most Popular?

The name Leeya reached peak popularity in 2009, with 44 babies registered that year. Current trend: 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 Leeya?

Approximately 519 people named Leeya live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 524. That works out to roughly 1 in 635,234 Americans.

Is Leeya a rare name?

Leeya is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 635,234 Americans has this name.

What does the name Leeya mean?

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

Is Leeya more male or female?

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

When was Leeya most popular?

Leeya peaked in 2009 with 44 births that year. Current trend: 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.

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 US519
All-Time Births524
1 in X1 in 635,234
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age17
Peak Year2009
World Rank#397,789
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.