Leyah
- US rank
- #4,758
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,258 in 2011
28 babies were named Leyah in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,359 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1994–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Leyah you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 57,471 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Leyah, 28 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Leyah would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryLeyah first shows up in US birth records in 1994, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 31 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2011, when it reached #2,258.
- TrendLeyah has slipped 1,359 places over the last five years and now sits at #4,758. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Leyah
Leyah is a girl name of Indian and Spanish origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with L and ending in “-yah”. US birth records list Leyah for girls from 1994 to 2025, in 32 of those 32 years. Its best year was 2011, when it ranked #2,258 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #4,758, with 28 babies.
Origin:Indian namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6.0 | 165,289 girls |
| 2000s | 19 | 52,110 girls |
| 2010s | 36 | 27,863 girls |
| 2020s | 22 | 46,154 girls |
Other spellings of Leyah
More Indian girl names
- Girl name: Kali · black
- Girl name: Serena · calm, serene
- Girl name: Mira · wonderful
- Unisex name: Veda · knowledge
- Girl name: Tara · hill
- Girl name: Asha · hope
- Girl name: Pia · pious, devout
- Girl name: Roma · from Rome
Questions about the name Leyah
What is the origin of the name Leyah?
Leyah has Indian, Spanish roots in our records. Other Indian names include Kali, Serena, Mira.
Is Leyah a boy or girl name?
Leyah is a girl name.
How popular is the name Leyah?
Leyah ranked #4,758 for US girls in 2025, given to 28 babies. Its best year was 2011 (#2,258).