Leigha
Meaning
variant spelling of Leah, traditionally "weary" or "gazelle"
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Leigha peaked in the 1990s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Leigha
Most people given the name Leigha in the United States are teenagers or young adults today.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Leigha deep dive
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