Leather

Pronunciation: [ l-EHTH-er ]

Leather is a girl baby name. Ranked #38,716 in the US, popular nicknames include Lea, Ley, and Leaie.

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Girl Name #38,716 Most Popular Hidden Gem 7 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Leather is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced l-EHTH-er.

Parents who love the name Leather often also consider Rotha, Cola, Delora .

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Historical Record

Leather first appeared in US Social Security records in 1959.

Over 36 babies have been named Leather in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Leather is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #38,716 for girl names in the US .

Popularity Over Time

#38,716
Current Rank
Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#38,716
Total SSA Count
6

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Lea Ley Leaie Leatie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Leather

Is Leather a boy or girl name?
Leather is primarily used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Leather?
Leather is pronounced l-EHTH-er.
How popular is the name Leather?
Leather is currently ranked #38716 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Leather?
Common nicknames for Leather include Lea, Ley, Leaie, and Leatie.
Is Leather a common or rare name?
Leather is an uncommon name, ranked #38716 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What girl names are similar to Leather?
Leather pairs well with Rotha, Cola, Delora, Lillain in style and sound.

About the Name Leather

Leather is a girl name .

Leather is currently ranked #38,716 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Leather include Lea, Ley, Leaie, and Leatie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

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