Feminine dossier · first seen 1880
Leah
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
2009
Peak births
6,790
Current vitality
Healthy
Peak generation
Gen Z
Quick answers about Leah
How many people are named Leah?
An estimated 227,601 living Americans are named Leah.
How rare is Leah?
Leah is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 3,880 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 42.9% from its 2009 peak.
How old is the typical Leah?
The median age of a living American named Leah is approximately 23 years, with most bearers falling between 13 and 40 years old.
Is Leah still popular?
Yes. Leah is holding steady, with 3,880 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Leah most common?
Leah has its strongest geographic signal in Utah, where it appears 8.8× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 20092025
Peak year
2009
Decline from peak
42.9%
2025
3,880
All-time
256,488