Girls name · California
Leah in California
In SSA data for California, 25,503 babies are named Leah across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1913. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #52 most popular girls name, with 464 born.
Popularity over time
Leah in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1913 | 9 | #223 |
| 1929 | 8 | #479 |
| 1946 | 28 | #384 |
| 1962 | 117 | #264 |
| 1977 | 269 | #115 |
| 1993 | 247 | #195 |
| 2009 | 751 | #45 |
| 2025 | 464 | #52 |
Its busiest year in California was 2011, with 814 Leah births. Leah's highest rank in California was #30, set in 2017.
Its rank among girls names in California ran from #30 in 2017 to #521 in 1930, starting at #223 in 1913 and ending at #52 in 2025.
Nationally, Leah's strongest state was New York, where it hit #8 in 2025. See Leah in every state →
How popular is Leah in California?
In SSA data for California, 25,503 babies are named Leah across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1913. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #52 most popular girls name, with 464 born.
How many babies are named Leah in California?
464 Leah babies were born in California in 2025.
What is the rank of Leah in California?
In 2025, Leah sat at #52 on the girls list for California.
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.