Leigha

Girl name

Leigha has been given to 6,594 babies in the U.S. since 1961. It peaked in 2011.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

6,594

Peak year

2011 (267 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1961

10-year trend

▼ -77%

Gender split

All girls

Names one letter away from Leigha — alternate spellings parents actually use.

45,349 babies since 1882

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Leigha.

6,597 babies since 1987

6,583 babies since 1985

6,617 babies since 2000

6,568 babies since 1974

6,562 babies since 1969

6,556 babies since 1914

6,555 babies since 1990

6,639 babies since 1964

How popular is the name Leigha?

Leigha has been given to 6,594 babies in the U.S. since 1961. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Leigha peak?

Leigha peaked in 2011, when 267 babies were given the name.

Is Leigha a girl or boy name?

Leigha is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Leigha are girls).

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