How Many People Are Named Leyah?
Complete statistics for the name Leyah: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Leyah, a very rare female name, is held by only 1,223 people in the US today, making up just 1 in 269,751 Americans. The majority of Leyahs are under 30, giving it a distinctly modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 6 signifies harmony, responsibility, and nurturing.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 14All 1,233 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: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Leyah Through the Generations
Leyah peaked in popularity in 2011 with 83 births, but its overall trend shows a slow decline since then. With an average age of 14, Leyah is predominantly found among younger generations, with 1,205 under-30 and only 28 aged between 30 and 60. This name's prevalence is largely concentrated among those born in recent decades, reflecting its status as a relatively new addition to the American naming landscape.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Leyah's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Leyah
How Many People Have the Name Leyah?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,223 people in the United States currently share the name Leyah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 269,751 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Leyah a Common or Rare Name?
Leyah 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 Leyah Mean?
Leyah means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Leyah in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Leyah Most Popular?
The name Leyah reached peak popularity in 2011, with 83 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Leyah?
Approximately 1,223 people named Leyah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,233. That works out to roughly 1 in 269,751 Americans.
Is Leyah a rare name?
Leyah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 269,751 Americans has this name.
What does the name Leyah mean?
Leyah means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Leyah more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Leyah are male and 100% are female.
When was Leyah most popular?
Leyah peaked in 2011 with 83 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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.