How Many People Are Named Leighla?

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

Leighla
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Leighla is a very rare female name, with only 877 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 376,128 Americans. The majority of Leighlas are under 30, giving it a truly modern vibe.

~877
Living in US
1 in 376,128
Americans
2019
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 Energetic Determined
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and spiritual enlightenment.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

932
Worldwide Bearers
#1,336,256
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
877
🇧🇷 Brazil
1
🇨🇦 Canada
1
🇬🇧 England
1
🇮🇹 Italy
1
🇳🇱 Netherlands
1
🇵🇪 Peru
1
🇵🇭 Philippines
1
🇿🇦 South Africa
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
877 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 13
869
Would be under 30 (98%)
15
Would be 30–60 (2%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 884 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: 2019

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
86
Classic Feel
11
Modern Appeal
100
International
11

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

📜 Leighla Through the Generations

Leighla has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2019 with 63 births. With an average age of 13, it's clear that this name is predominantly favored by younger parents. Among the 877 Leighlas alive today, 869 are under 30, indicating its status as a genuinely contemporary choice.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 81
California 30
Florida 11
Indiana 7
Illinois 5
Michigan 5
Ohio 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Leighla's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Leighla

How Many People Have the Name Leighla?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 877 people in the United States currently share the name Leighla. That works out to roughly 1 in every 376,128 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Leighla a Common or Rare Name?

Leighla 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 Leighla Mean?

Leighla 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 Leighla in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Leighla Most Popular?

The name Leighla reached peak popularity in 2019, with 63 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Leighla?

Approximately 877 people named Leighla live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 884. That works out to roughly 1 in 376,128 Americans.

Is Leighla a rare name?

Leighla is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 376,128 Americans has this name.

What does the name Leighla mean?

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

Is Leighla more male or female?

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

When was Leighla most popular?

Leighla peaked in 2019 with 63 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 US877
All-Time Births884
1 in X1 in 376,128
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age13
Peak Year2019
World Rank#1,336,256
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.