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Aleigha

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Pronounced ə-LEE-ə /ə.ˈliː.ə/High

Meaning: High, lofty, sublimeMedium

In 30 seconds: Aleigha is an English name meaning 'high, lofty, sublime'.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningHigh, lofty, sublime
U.S. rank (2024)#2596 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births67 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,810

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201219812024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Aleigha carries the elevated meaning 'high, lofty, sublime' and is one of many spellings clustered around the same sound. The '-eigh-' spelling is a modern, ornamental way of writing a name more plainly set down as Aliya or Aleah.

It runs alongside a busy set of variants, including Aliyah, Aliya and Aleah, all pronounced alike but spelled to taste.

Did you know? Aleigha is a spelling variant of Aaliyah, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'high, lofty, sublime' while changing the visual style.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Aleigha — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

AleahAliaAliyaAliyahAlea

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Aliyah— a common spelling sharing the 'lofty' meaning
Aleah— a simpler spelling of the same name
Aliya— a streamlined variant within the same family
Alia— a shorter spelling of the same name

Frequently Asked

What does the name Aleigha mean?

Aleigha is usually explained as meaning 'high, lofty, sublime' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Aleigha?

It's commonly said ə-LEE-ə /ə.ˈliː.ə/.

Is Aleigha a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Aleigha is used as a girl name.

How popular is Aleigha?

In 2024, Aleigha ranked #2596 in the U.S. for girls, with 67 births recorded.