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How to Pronounce Lekha
Pronounced LAY-kah
🔊 Hear it /ˈleɪ.kɑː/ Medium ⧉ copy
Meaning: From the Sanskrit lekha, 'writing; a document; a line or streak.' A gentle, scholarly name from Indian tradition, noted with respect. Low ⧉ copy
In 30 seconds: A scholarly Sanskrit name: Lekha means 'writing; a line' (said 'LAY-kah'). Gentle and classic.
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Meaning From the Sanskrit lekha, 'writing; a document; a line or streak.' A gentle, scholarly name from Indian tradition, noted with respect.
U.S. rank (2022) #13004 ↗ Rising
2022 U.S. births 7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year 2001
Total births (all-time) ≈ 113
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Shop mom essentials Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data peak 2003 1996 2022 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 Lekha is Sanskrit for 'writing; a document; a line or streak.' It reads gentle and scholarly, familiar across India — rare in the U.S. (said 'LAY-kah').
In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Indian families. Rare, gentle, and classic.
Did you know? Lekha comes from the Sanskrit lekha, 'writing; a document; a line' — a quietly scholarly name from Indian tradition, noted with respect (said 'LAY-kah').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Lekha — Sanskrit 'writing; line'; noted respectfully
Variations Lekhaa Rekha Lekhya
Nicknames Lekhu Lea
Famous Bearers Famous bearers coming soon. If you like Lekha… Neha — a like gentle Indian pick Priya — a like classic Sanskrit name Asha — a like soft Indian name Isha — a fellow Sanskrit choice Prisha — a similarly popular pick Frequently Asked What does the name Lekha mean? Lekha is Sanskrit for 'writing; a document; a line or streak.'
How do you pronounce Lekha? It's said LAY-kah /ˈleɪ.kɑː/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Lekha a boy or girl name? Lekha is a girl's name.
How popular is Lekha? Lekha is rare in the U.S.
