Lekha

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Pronounced LAY-kah /ˈleɪ.kɑː/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit lekha, 'writing; a document; a line or streak.' A gentle, scholarly name from Indian tradition, noted with respect.Low

In 30 seconds: A scholarly Sanskrit name: Lekha means 'writing; a line' (said 'LAY-kah'). Gentle and classic.

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Origin MediumSanskrit

MeaningFrom 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. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2001

Total births (all-time)≈ 113

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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').

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References — Lekha — Sanskrit 'writing; line'; noted respectfully

Variations

LekhaaRekhaLekhya

Nicknames

LekhuLea

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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.