Total births
1,638
Girls' name · since 1997
Analeah
Since 1997, U.S. Social Security records show 1,638 babies named Analeah, peaking in 2016. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #2381
- among girls today
- 1,638
- born since 1997
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 87%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Analeah is the #2381 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 1,638 recorded since 1997.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Analeah has been recorded 1,638 times among girls since 1997, currently ranked #2381 nationally and more common than 87% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1997 to 2025.
- #2381 among girls today
- 1,638 born since 1997
- 2010s peak decade
- 87% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Analeah is currently the #2381 girls' name in America, more common than 87% of girls - 1,638 born since 1997, peaking in the 2010s.
- #2381
- among girls today
- 1,638
- born since 1997
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 87%
- more common than other girls
Analeah vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#2381
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 87% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
55% of everyone ever named Analeah was born in this single decade.
2016
Single peak year
118 babies were named Analeah in 2016 - its busiest year on record.
How Analeah compares
1,638 Top 24% higher than 76% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Analeah's all-time total is 4x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Analeah | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,638 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 118 | 48 | 19,840 |
Analeah's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Analeah splits its recorded history at 2012: 77% of all births land in the more recent half, 23% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1997 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2016 peak of 118 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Analeah at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2016
Current rank
#2,381
Active since
1997
Analeah popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1997–2025
- Peak year (2016)
- 118
- Annual births at peak, across 29 years of records
Analeah by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Analeah's strongest decade.
907 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 55% of all-time use.
Analeah births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 11
1990s
11 births
- 2000s 221
2000s
221 births
- 2010s
2010s
907 births
- 2020s
2020s
499 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 907 births (55% of all-time use).
How Analeah compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Analeah's total volume
Analeah vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Analeah by state
Where Analeah concentrates geographically, total births since 1997
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 378 | 23.1% |
| #2 | Texas | | 336 | 20.5% |
| #3 | Florida | | 85 | 5.2% |
| #4 | New York | | 36 | 2.2% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 29 | 1.8% |
| #6 | Colorado | | 28 | 1.7% |
| #7 | Arizona | | 21 | 1.3% |
| #8 | Massachusetts | | 5 | 0.3% |
California share of Analeah's total US births 23.1%
Even split
378 of 1,638 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Analeah? ▼
Since 1997, Social Security records show 1,638 babies named Analeah. Today it holds rank #2381 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2016, with 118 births.
When was Analeah most popular? ▼
Analeah was most popular in the 2010s decade with 907 total births. The single peak year was 2016.
Where is Analeah most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Analeah are California (378 births), Texas (336 births), Florida (85 births).
How long has the name Analeah been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Analeah since 1997 -- 29 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Analeah? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ana, Anastasia, Anahi, Anaya, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Analeah's data
- Analeah's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (907 total births) through the 2020s (499) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Analeahs (378 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Analeah
Nearby Names Like Analeah
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Analeah
Ana Girl
#204 111,359 births
Anastasia Girl
#166 57,140 births
Anahi Girl
#467 19,359 births
Anaya Girl
#406 17,997 births
Anabel Girl
#3576 9,780 births
Compare Analeah side by side: Analeah vs Ana Analeah vs Anastasia Analeah vs Anahi
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Names with a similar popularity rank to Analeah
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Zari #2379
1,489 births · Peak 2022
Amaira #2383
1,035 births · Peak 2022
Lincoln #2378
2,050 births · Peak 2017
Zalayah #2384
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Audriana #2377
5,359 births · Peak 2012
Inaaya #2385
1,848 births · Peak 2018
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1997–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Analeah: #2381 Girls' Name - 1,638 Births, Peak 2016." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/analeah. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Analeah draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.