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Leighanna

♀ Girl

Pronounced lee-AN-ah /liˈæn.ə/High

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

In 30 seconds: A meadow, plus grace: Leighanna joins Leigh and Anna. 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 Anna ('grace; favor', from the Hebrew Hannah); we note the compound
U.S. rank (2024)#9263 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,207

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200819732024

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

Leighanna is a compound name — Leigh ('a meadow/clearing', from the Old English leah) joined with Anna ('grace; favor', from the Hebrew Hannah; we note the compound). A lyrical, modern name (said 'lee-AN-ah').

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? Leighanna joins Leigh ('a meadow') and Anna ('grace') — a lyrical, sweet compound (said 'lee-AN-ah').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Leigh, Anna — compound name

Variations

LeannaLeighannLeianna

Nicknames

Leigh

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Leighanna mean?

Leighanna joins Leigh ('a meadow') and Anna ('grace; favor').

How do you pronounce Leighanna?

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

Is Leighanna a boy or girl name?

Leighanna is a girl's name.

How popular is Leighanna?

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

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