Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Leila.
National Rank (2025)
#259
All-Time Peak Rank
#165 (1880)
Total U.S. Births
55,436
Unisex Distribution0.0% Boy / 100.0% GirlBalance: Single-Gender Archetype
💡 The Leila Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Leila
According to SSA data, Leila achieved its highest historical rank of #165 in 1880. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2010 with 1,509 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 8.9%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Leila scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-8.9% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,509Births in 2010
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:1,079
1890s:1,588
1900s:1,529
1910s:2,830
1920s:3,340
1930s:2,473
1940s:1,852
1950s:1,740
1960s:1,578
1970s:1,624
1980s:2,106
1990s:2,177
2000s:9,904
2010s:13,914
2020s:7,702
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesLe-ia
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with L, a letter used by only 5.7% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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