Name comparison · girl names
Leia vs. Leighton
In 2025, Leia leads at #297 among U.S. girls' names, with Leighton at #342. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | Leia | Leighton |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Stable | Rising |
| 2025 rank | #297 | #342 |
| Babies in 2025 | 1,033 | 892 |
| All-time peak | #211 in 2023 | #342 in 2025 |
| Uniqueness score | 34 / 100 | 36 / 100 |
| Strongest state | Hawaii (#44) | Nebraska (#105) |