Girls name · California
Leah in California
Leah was the 52nd most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 464 babies named Leah that year. Since 1913, California families have named 25,503 babies Leah.
Popularity over time
Leah in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1913 | 9 | 223rd |
| 1929 | 8 | 479th |
| 1946 | 28 | 384th |
| 1962 | 117 | 264th |
| 1977 | 269 | 115th |
| 1993 | 247 | 195th |
| 2009 | 751 | 45th |
| 2025 | 464 | 52nd |
Its rank among girls names in California climbed from 223rd in 1913 to 52nd in 2025.
The most babies named Leah in California in a single year was 814, in 2011. Its best showing was 30th among girls names in 2017.
Across the country, Leah reached its best rank of 8th in New York (2025). See Leah in every state →
How popular is Leah in California?
Leah was the 52nd most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 464 babies named Leah that year. Since 1913, California families have named 25,503 babies Leah.
How many babies are named Leah in California?
In 2025, 464 babies were named Leah in California. The most babies named Leah in California in a single year was 814, in 2011.
What is the rank of Leah in California?
Leah ranked 52nd among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 30th among girls names in 2017.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.