Boy · #9,864 in 2026

Lehi

Name: Popularity of the name Lehi in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Lehi, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#9,864

Peak Rank

#5,278 (2005)

Total Babies

348

5-Yr Trend

-10%

1973

First Year

2024

Last Year

2005

Peak Year

#5278

Peak Rank

348

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Lehi

Lehi first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1973, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2005, when 15 Lehis were born — ranking #5,278 that year. As of 2026, Lehi ranks #9,864 for baby boys with 7 births, gradually falling (-10%). In total, more than 348 Lehis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Lehi

Phonetically similar names — useful when Lehi is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Lehigh
Lahaie
Leahy
Lahey
Leahey
Laha
Lahu
Leeway
Liwa
Wehi
Leto
Lita

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Lehi

What does the name Lehi mean?

Lehi is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1973. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Lehi in 2026?

In 2026, Lehi ranks #9,864 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Lehi most popular?

Lehi reached its peak popularity in 2005, ranking #5,278 that year with 15 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Lehi most popular?

Lehi has historically been most popular in Utah. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Lehi.

Is Lehi a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Lehi is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Lehi?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Lehi include Ary, Victorino, Nathanal. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Lehi

Lehi is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1973 and has accumulated 348 births in the dataset. Lehi's peak popularity came in 2005 when it ranked #5,278. Use the chart and map above to compare Lehi's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.