Holding steady, #6,838 for girls today.
Popularity of Leba since 1977
Babies named Leba per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 46 |
| 2010s | 64 |
| 2020s | 92 |
Meaning & origin
Leba is a rare name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1977. It has maintained a stable but very low level of usage, with a peak in 2020. In 2025, it ranked 6,838 and occurred in roughly 1 in 100,454 births. The name is most commonly given in New Jersey and New York. Its meaning is uncertain; it may be a shortened form of Lebana or a variant of Libby, but no clear etymology exists. Leba remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name that is both uncommon and simple in sound.
The name Leba is rare in English-speaking countries and first appeared in U.S. records in 1977. It may be a diminutive or variant of the nickname Libby, itself from Elizabeth, or could derive from the Hebrew name Lebana (meaning "white" or "moon") or from the place name Lebanon. Its etymology is unclear, and it may also be a modernist coinage based on the sound of popular L-beginning names.
Where Leba is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Sibling names for Leba
Names that share Leba's style, for a brother or sister.
