The baby name Leigha is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced LEE-ə (ˈliː.ə); sometimes LAY-ə (ˈleɪ.ə).
Leigha is English in Origin.
The baby name Leigha is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced LEE-ə (ˈliː.ə); sometimes LAY-ə (ˈleɪ.ə).
Leigha is English in Origin.
Leigha (LEE-uh) is a modern English given name blending the familiar biblical Leah with the surname or forename Leigh. Through Leah it connects to the Hebrew Le'ah, commonly interpreted as "weary" or "delicate," borne by Jacob's first wife in Genesis. Through Leigh it also echoes Old English leah, meaning "meadow" or "woodland clearing," which lends a gentle, pastoral tone.
Used mainly in the United States, Canada, and the UK since the late 20th century, Leigha reflects trends toward respelled classics and the fashionable -gh of Leigh. It has seen modest but steady use compared with Leah. Close variants and cognates include Leah, Lea (French, German), Lia (Italian, Portuguese), Leia, Lia (Spanish), Liya (Hebrew, Russian), and Leigh; related spellings like Leiah and Leyah also appear. Common nicknames are Lee and Lia, and the pronunciation remains straightforward across English-speaking regions.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Girls | 2021 | #1 | — | 897 |
| Canada | Girls | 2024 | #281 | 5 | 2,795 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #547 | 1 | 10,981 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #571 | 3 | 11,342 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #645 | 1 | 11,648 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #825 | 2 | 15,093 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #885 | 32 | 8,487 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #925 | 1 | 15,035 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,000 | 2 | 16,906 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,233 | 4 | 25,928 |
Leigha is popular in 8 countries — most recent births per country:
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