Declining since 2019, #8,362 for girls today.
Popularity of Leighla since 1988
Babies named Leighla per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 229 |
| 2010s | 464 |
| 2020s | 182 |
Meaning & origin
Leighla is a modern name that entered U.S. records in 1988. It reached its peak popularity in 2019, but has since declined. In 2025, it ranked 8,362 nationally, with approximately 1 in 134,000 newborn girls receiving the name. Its phonetic similarity to Leila and Layla, combined with the -igh- spelling, aligns with contemporary trends favoring unique respellings. The name has seen only modest use and remains uncommon.
Leighla first appeared in U.S. records in the late 1980s. It appears to be a respelling of Leila or Layla, possibly influenced by the name Leigh. The name lacks a clear historical etymology, and its popularity is modest.
Sibling names for Leighla
Names that share Leighla's style, for a brother or sister.
