Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Leia.
National Rank (2025)
#297
All-Time Peak Rank
#211 (2023)
Total U.S. Births
18,778
Unisex Distribution0.0% Boy / 100.0% GirlBalance: Single-Gender Archetype
💡 The Leia Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Leia
According to SSA data, Leia achieved its highest historical rank of #211 in 2023. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2023 with 1,424 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 34.9%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 66 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Leia scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+34.9% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,424Births in 2023
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
66Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:0
1940s:7
1950s:16
1960s:220
1970s:518
1980s:974
1990s:764
2000s:2,103
2010s:7,238
2020s:6,938
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesL-ei
Letter Count4 Letters
Spelling ComplexityEasy
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 1.4% of SSA names. Starts with L, a letter used by only 5.7% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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