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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Leyah — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Leya|Leyan
HebrewGirl↑↑ Surging

Leyah

LEE-uh · 2 syllables

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Girl
#3847
↑↑ Surging
#3847
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 17
Peak rank
#3429 in 2020
5yr change
+969 ranks
Birth frequency
1.1 per 100,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #3847 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Hebrew girl names
Leyah

Popularity score: 17  ·  SSA Rank: #3847

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
84
Higher than 84% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+969 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
8 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Score Breakdown

Meaning60

Meaningful origin with moderate historical depth.

Trend88

Strong upward momentum in recent years.

Uniqueness55

Moderately common — familiar but not ubiquitous.

Feasibility50

Some practical considerations — review details below.

Name DNA
HebrewBiblicalClassicGirl2-syllableReligiousTimelessSoftDelicateShort-form variant
Character
weary resilienceoutspoken presence
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Leyahs

ambitioustalentedpassionatedeterminedartistic
STRONG
High confidence

Leyah is a Hebrew girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #3847 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +969 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#3847 · very rare
Leyah at a Glance
Meaning:From Hebrew Leah, meaning 'weary' or 'delicate'. Biblical matriarch, wife of Jacob and mother of six sons.
Language root:Hebrew · English
Peak rank:#3429 in 2020
5yr change:+969 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
LeaLeiaLexi◈LenaLia◈
Similar Style
NoahHannahLilyEmmaSarah
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Leyah
NoahLilyHannahEthanSophiaJacobRachelIsaac
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Leyah · Overview
Summary

Leyah is a Hebrew girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #3847 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Leyah scores 84/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 969 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Classic · Religious character
Leyah carries a soft, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Leyah is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
leyah.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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