Leigha Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Leigha means 'weary' or 'delicate' and has a gentle and feminine sound.
Meaning of the Name Leigha
Leigha is a variant spelling of the name Leah, which is of Hebrew origin. Leah means 'weary' or 'delicate'. It is also believed to mean 'gazelle' or 'wild cow'. It is a biblical name, mentioned in the Old Testament as the first wife of Jacob and the mother of six of his sons. The name has a gentle and feminine sound.
Popularity of the Name Leigha
The popularity for the name Leigha peaked in popularity in the year 2011 with 267 births, which ranked number 1,770 out of 31,479 unique names for that year. Leigha had the most female births in 2011 with 267, which ranked number 955 out of 19,581 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Leigha has declined sharply over the last ten years from 231 births to 56 births, a decline of -75.76%. Among females, Leigha has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 231 births to 56 births, a decline of -75.76%.
Nationwide Popularity of Leigha
- 20 Year Trend of Leigha: -63.64%
- 10 Year Trend of Leigha: -75.76%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Leigha: -75.76%
Popularity of Leigha by State
Among females, Leigha was most popular in Southeastern states with 5 births in the region. It was most commonly used in NC, with 5 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Leigha. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1436 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Leigha
- Total Births of Leigha: 49 (-13.21%)
- Female Births of Leigha: 49 (-13.21%)
Given the downward trend of Leigha over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -13.21% decrease in total births, for a total of 49 births in 2024. For Females, births for Leigha have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 49 female births in 2024, a decrease of -13.21%.