Leigha
Leigha is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Meadow, clearing, or weary.
Origin and history
Leigha is a modern English spelling variant combining elements of Leigh and Leah. Depending on which origin it is derived from, it traces back to Old English roots meaning meadow or Hebrew roots meaning weary. In the United States, it serves as an uncommon, creative alternative to more traditional spellings.
Popularity in the United States
6,594 babies in the United States have been named Leigha since 1880. It ranks #2080 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1797.
States where it is most popular
- TX (10.8 %)
- OH (10.5 %)
- NY (7.3 %)
- MI (6.8 %)
- FL (6.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 91 |
| 1970-1980 | 292 |
| 1980-1990 | 954 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,382 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,822 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,749 |
| 2020-2029 | 304 |
Nicknames
Leigh, Lee
Fun facts
- Leigha incorporates the popular English spelling element 'eigh' into the classic two-syllable name Leah.
- More than 6,000 girls in the United States have been given the name Leigha since official record-keeping began in 1880.