Leah as a First Name

How Common is the First Name Leah?

We estimate that there are 226,824 people named Leah who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Leah is the 124th most common for women, and the 241st most common overall.

How Old are People Named Leah?

The average person named Leah is 25.95 years old.

Is Leah a Popular Baby Name Right Now?

3,953 people named Leah were born in the U.S. in 2023. It was the 53rd most popular name for girls, and the 143rd most popular overall.

The popularity of Leah peaked in 2010, when it was the 24th most popular name for baby girls.

Is Leah a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?

Leah is almost exclusively a female name. 99.8% of people named Leah are female.

Popularity of Leah in England

In 2020, Leah was the 143rd most popular name for girls in England and Wales.