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Leigha

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Pronounced LEE-ah /ˈli.ɑ/High

Meaning: -a spelling blending Leah ('weary', Hebrew) and Leigh ('meadow', Old English); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Soft and elegant: Leigha blends Leah — 'weary' — with Leigh, 'meadow'. Gentle, classic, and pretty.
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Origin MediumHebrew, English
Meaning-a spelling blending Leah ('weary', Hebrew) and Leigh ('meadow', Old English); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#3951 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births37 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)≈ 6,593

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201119612025

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

Leigha is an -a spelling blending Leah — Hebrew, possibly 'weary' or 'wild cow' — with Leigh, Old English 'meadow, clearing' (routes layered, which we note). A gentle, elegant name.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, weary-or-meadow at the root, and pretty.

Did you know? Leigha braids Leah (Hebrew, possibly 'weary' or 'wild cow') with Leigh (Old English 'meadow') — a soft, modern spelling of the gentle name.
Overall data confidence 65%
Behind the Name — Leah — routes layered

Variations

LeahLeighLia

Nicknames

Lee

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If you like Leigha…

Leah— the Hebrew name
Leigh— the 'meadow' name
Lia— a fellow soft spelling
Lea— a companion spelling

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Leigha mean?

Leigha blends Leah ('weary') and Leigh ('meadow'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Leigha?

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

Is Leigha a boy or girl name?

Leigha is a girl's name.

How popular is Leigha?

Leigha is a rare spelling in the U.S.

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