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Leighana

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Pronounced lee-AN-uh /liˈæn.ə/Medium

Meaning: Leighana joins Leigh (an English surname, 'clearing; meadow') with Ana or Anna ('grace,' from Hebrew Hannah). The ornate 'Leigh-' spelling gives a modern, dressed-up look; routes uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft compound: Leighana blends Leigh ('meadow') with Ana ('grace') (said 'lee-AN-uh'). Warm — spelling can trip readers, which we note.
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Origin LowEnglish, Hebrew
MeaningLeighana joins Leigh (an English surname, 'clearing; meadow') with Ana or Anna ('grace,' from Hebrew Hannah). The ornate 'Leigh-' spelling gives a modern, dressed-up look; routes uncertain.
U.S. rank (2024)#12846 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 347

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201219842024

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

Leighana blends Leigh, an English surname meaning 'meadow,' with Ana ('grace'). The dressed-up 'Leigh-' spelling reads as modern, though it can trip pronunciation, which we note (said 'lee-AN-uh').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, warm, and modern.

Did you know? Leighana ties Leigh ('meadow') to Ana or Anna ('grace') — the ornate 'Leigh-' spelling gives it a modern flourish, though it can mislead first readings, which we note (said 'lee-AN-uh').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Leighana — Blend of Leigh 'meadow' + Ana 'grace'; routes uncertain

Variations

LeannaLeeanaLeighanna

Nicknames

LeighAna

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Leighana mean?

Leighana blends Leigh ('meadow') with Ana or Anna ('grace'). The ornate spelling can mislead readings, which we note.

How do you pronounce Leighana?

It's said lee-AN-uh /liˈæn.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the middle.

Is Leighana a boy or girl name?

Leighana is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Leighana?

Leighana is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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