How Many People Are Named Leigha?
Complete statistics for the name Leigha: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Leigha, a very rare female name, is held by only 1 in 51,140 Americans today. With around 6,453 people named Leigha living in the US, it's a genuinely modern name since 64% are under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 33 suggests a person who's destined to make significant contributions to humanity.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 25All 6,556 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: 2011Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Leigha Through the Generations
Leigha peaked in popularity in 2011 with 267 births, marking a high point for this relatively new name. Today, the average Leigha is 25 years old, reflecting its status as a younger generation's choice. The age distribution shows 4,216 under 30, 2,317 between 30 and 60, and just 23 over 60, indicating a strong trend towards younger adopters.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Leigha's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Leigha
How Many People Have the Name Leigha?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 6,453 people in the United States currently share the name Leigha. That works out to roughly 1 in every 51,140 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Leigha a Common or Rare Name?
Leigha 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 Leigha Mean?
Leigha means "creative variant of Leigh" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 33.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Leigha in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Leigha Most Popular?
The name Leigha reached peak popularity in 2011, with 267 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 Leigha?
Approximately 6,453 people named Leigha live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 6,556. That works out to roughly 1 in 51,140 Americans.
Is Leigha a rare name?
Leigha is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 51,140 Americans has this name.
What does the name Leigha mean?
Leigha means "creative variant of Leigh" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Leigha more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Leigha are male and 100% are female.
When was Leigha most popular?
Leigha peaked in 2011 with 267 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.