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Leighann

♀ Girl

Pronounced LEE-an /ˈli.æn/High

Meaning: A compound name — Leigh ('a meadow/clearing', from the Old English leah) joined with Ann ('grace; favor', from the Hebrew Hannah); we note the compoundLow

In 30 seconds: A meadow, plus grace: Leighann joins Leigh and Ann. Lyrical, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish, Hebrew
MeaningA compound name — Leigh ('a meadow/clearing', from the Old English leah) joined with Ann ('grace; favor', from the Hebrew Hannah); we note the compound
U.S. rank (2025)#14183 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1986
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,441

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198619562025

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

Leighann is a compound name — Leigh ('a meadow/clearing', from the Old English leah) joined with Ann ('grace; favor', from the Hebrew Hannah; we note the compound). A lyrical, modern name (said 'LEE-an').

In the U.S. it appears as a modern run-together double name. Rare, a-meadow-and-grace at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Leighann joins Leigh ('a meadow') and Ann ('grace') — a lyrical, sweet compound (said 'LEE-an').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Leigh, Ann — compound name

Variations

LeanneLeigh AnnLeighanne

Nicknames

Leigh

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If you like Leighann…

Leanne— a kin spelling
Leighanna— a fuller kin form
Maryann— a fellow -ann compound girls' name
Londynn— another English name
Lilyann— shares the -nn ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Leighann mean?

Leighann joins Leigh ('a meadow') and Ann ('grace; favor').

How do you pronounce Leighann?

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

Is Leighann a boy or girl name?

Leighann is a girl's name.

How popular is Leighann?

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

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