Declining since 2012, #10,107 for girls today.
Popularity of Leeyah since 1994
Babies named Leeyah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 130 |
| 2010s | 219 |
| 2020s | 38 |
Meaning & origin
Leeyah first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1994, a period when creative respellings of traditional names were gaining traction. Its peak popularity came in 2011, after which it has been on a steady decline, with a trajectory indicating falling usage since 2012. As of 2025, Leeyah ranks 10,107 and occurs at a rate of approximately 1 in 178,585 births for girls. The name has not been recorded in any single top state, suggesting it remains a relatively rare choice nationwide. This modern spelling offers a fresh take on the classic Leah, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar sound.
Leeyah is a modern spelling variant likely influenced by the name Leah (of Hebrew origin, meaning 'weary') or the Arabic name Liya (meaning 'sublime' or 'exalted'). The double 'e' and 'y' follow contemporary English naming trends that favor phonetic spellings and creative respellings of established names. This variant first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1994.
“Leeyah” around the world
Where Leeyah lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lee, Lea, Yaya
Sibling names for Leeyah
Names that share Leeyah's style, for a brother or sister.
