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Leighanne

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Pronounced lee-AN /liˈæn/Medium

Meaning: Leighanne joins Leigh (an English surname, 'clearing; meadow') with Anne ('grace,' from Hebrew Hannah). An ornate spelling of the classic Leanne compound; routes uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: A tidy compound: Leighanne blends Leigh ('meadow') with Anne ('grace') (said 'lee-AN'). Warm — spelling can trip readers, which we note.
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Origin LowEnglish, Hebrew
MeaningLeighanne joins Leigh (an English surname, 'clearing; meadow') with Anne ('grace,' from Hebrew Hannah). An ornate spelling of the classic Leanne compound; routes uncertain.
U.S. rank (2024)#12847 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1989
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,313

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198919562024

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

Leighanne blends Leigh, an English surname meaning 'meadow,' with Anne ('grace') — a dressed-up spelling of the classic Leanne. It reads as modern, though the spelling can trip pronunciation, which we note (said 'lee-AN').

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

Did you know? Leighanne ties Leigh ('meadow') to Anne ('grace') — an ornate spelling of Leanne whose look can mislead first readings, which we note (said 'lee-AN').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Leighanne — Blend of Leigh 'meadow' + Anne 'grace'; ornate Leanne

Variations

LeanneLeighannLeeann

Nicknames

LeighAnnie

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Leanne— the base name Leighanne respells
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Leighanne mean?

Leighanne blends Leigh ('meadow') with Anne ('grace') — an ornate spelling of Leanne. The spelling can mislead readings, which we note.

How do you pronounce Leighanne?

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

Is Leighanne a boy or girl name?

Leighanne is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Leighanne?

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

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