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Taleigha

♀ Girl

Pronounced tuh-LEE-uh /təˈliː.ə/Medium

Meaning: Taleigha reads as an -eigh- respelling of Talia/Taleah (Hebrew 'tal', dew) or a modern coinage. The exact route is uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft, modern name: Taleigha respells Talia/Taleah (said 'tuh-LEE-uh'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowEnglish, Hebrew
MeaningTaleigha reads as an -eigh- respelling of Talia/Taleah (Hebrew 'tal', dew) or a modern coinage. The exact route is uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#12003 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2005
Total births (all-time)≈ 377

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200519962024

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

As a girl's name Taleigha reads as an -eigh- respelling of Talia/Taleah (tied to Hebrew 'tal', dew) or a modern coinage. The route is uncertain, which we note. In the U.S. it is rare and reads as soft and modern (said 'tuh-LEE-uh').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, soft, and modern.

Did you know? Taleigha dresses Talia or Taleah in a trendy -eigh- spelling — echoing Hebrew 'tal' ('dew') by ear — though its route is uncertain, which we note (said 'tuh-LEE-uh').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Taleigha — respelling of Talia/Taleah; routes uncertain

Variations

TaliaTaleahTaleigh

Nicknames

TallyLeigh

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Taleigha mean?

Taleigha reads as a respelling of Talia/Taleah or a coinage; the route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Taleigha?

It's said tuh-LEE-uh /təˈliː.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Taleigha a boy or girl name?

Taleigha is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Taleigha?

Taleigha is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.

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