Girls name · New York
Leah in New York
As of 2025, Leah was the #8 most common girls name in New York, drawn from 550 births that year. Its total reaches 23,871 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910.
Popularity over time
Leah in New York, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 30 | #180 |
| 1926 | 55 | #228 |
| 1943 | 20 | #419 |
| 1959 | 59 | #356 |
| 1976 | 163 | #127 |
| 1992 | 239 | #103 |
| 2009 | 665 | #11 |
| 2025 | 550 | #8 |
Its rank among girls names in New York ran from #8 in 2025 to #460 in 1946, starting at #180 in 1910 and ending at #8 in 2025.
New York had the most Leah births in 2011, with 682. In 2025 it reached #8, its highest girls-name rank in New York.
Across the country, Leah reached its highest rank of #8 in New York (2025). See Leah in every state →
How popular is Leah in New York?
As of 2025, Leah was the #8 most common girls name in New York, drawn from 550 births that year. Its total reaches 23,871 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910.
How many babies are named Leah in New York?
New York recorded 550 births of babies named Leah in 2025.
What is the rank of Leah in New York?
Leah's 2025 rank among girls names in New York was #8.
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.