Leigha

Leigha is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 32 girls in the United States.

Leigha at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Leigha

Leigha belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Leigha first appears in Social Security records in 1961. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #959 in 2011, and in 2024 32 babies received the name — 6,556 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Leigha in US records

First recorded (US)
1961
Best US rank
#959 in 2011
Peak year
2011
Babies named Leigha in 2024
32
Total since 1880
6,556

Leigha in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#668 in 2005
Babies named Leigha in 2024
3
Total since 1996
619

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Leigha mean?

The meaning of Leigha is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Leigha a boy or girl name?

Leigha is a girl name. In 2024, 32 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Leigha?

Leigha comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Leigha?

Leigha first appears in US records in 1961. Its best-ever ranking was #959 in 2011, and 32 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].