How Many People Are Named Leira?
Complete statistics for the name Leira: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Leira is a beautifully uncommon name that's only been given to 413 babies in U.S. history. Today, roughly 410 people carry this name, meaning about 1 in 805,078 Americans are named Leira. It's solidly on the rise, with its peak year hitting 28 births in 2017.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 traditionally represents compassion, humanitarianism, and wisdom. It's associated with people who are generous, selfless, and driven by a deep desire to make the world a better place.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 13All 413 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: 2017Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Leira Through the Generations
Leira is a name that's almost entirely belong to the youngest generation. Of the estimated 410 living bearers in the United States, a remarkable 402 are under the age of 30, while just 11 fall between 30 and 60, and none are over 60. That means 97% of people named Leira haven't yet turned 30, giving this name an average bearer age of just 13. It didn't really appear on the radar until fairly recently, and it's been climbing steadily since. The peak came in 2017, when 28 babies received the name in a single year. On the global stage, Leira ranks at number 191,495 worldwide, with about 1,625 living bearers. It's most commonly found outside the U.S. in Venezuela, which hints at Spanish-language roots or cultural connections. This is a genuinely modern name with no old-guard presence, and its rising trend suggests we'll be hearing it a lot more in coming years.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Leira's Spanish roots
📄 About the Name Leira
How Many People Have the Name Leira?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 410 people in the United States currently share the name Leira. That works out to roughly 1 in every 805,078 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Leira a Common or Rare Name?
Leira 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 Leira Mean?
Leira means "Joyful or happy one" and comes from Spanish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Leira in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Leira Most Popular?
The name Leira reached peak popularity in 2017, with 28 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 Leira?
Approximately 410 people named Leira live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 413. That works out to roughly 1 in 805,078 Americans.
Is Leira a rare name?
Leira is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 805,078 Americans has this name.
What does the name Leira mean?
Leira means "Joyful or happy one" and comes from Spanish origins.
Is Leira more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Leira are male and 100% are female.
When was Leira most popular?
Leira peaked in 2017 with 28 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.