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Lehi

♂ Boy

Pronounced LEE-hy /ˈli.haɪ/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew Lehi, 'jawbone; cheek'; a biblical place-name (where Samson fought), and the name of a prophet in the Book of Mormon; we note the scripture linkLow

In 30 seconds: Jawbone; cheek: Lehi is a Hebrew place-name (and a Book of Mormon prophet). Crisp and warm (said 'LEE-hy'). We note the scripture link.
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningFrom the Hebrew Lehi, 'jawbone; cheek'; a biblical place-name (where Samson fought), and the name of a prophet in the Book of Mormon; we note the scripture link
U.S. rank (2025)#8646 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2005
Total births (all-time)≈ 357

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200519732025

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Lehi comes from the Hebrew Lehi, 'jawbone; cheek'; a biblical place-name (where Samson fought), and the name of a prophet in the Book of Mormon (we note the scripture link). A crisp name (said 'LEE-hy').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, mostly in Latter-day Saint families. Rare, jawbone at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Lehi is 'jawbone; cheek' in Hebrew — a biblical place-name (where Samson fought) and the name of a prophet in the Book of Mormon — a crisp choice (we note the scripture link; said 'LEE-hy').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Lehi — Hebrew; biblical/scriptural

Variations

Lehy

Nicknames

Lee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lehi mean?

Lehi is Hebrew for 'jawbone; cheek'; a biblical place-name and a Book of Mormon prophet. We note the scripture link.

How do you pronounce Lehi?

It's said LEE-hy /ˈli.haɪ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Lehi a boy or girl name?

Lehi is a boy's name.

How popular is Lehi?

Lehi is a very rare name in the U.S.

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