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Leigha

Leigha is a girl name with a modern feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Leigha?

Recorded births named Leigha by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	6,594 births
England & Wales since 1996	619 births
Ireland since 1964	106 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Leigha's popularity over time

Babies named Leigha per year — United States (1961–2025). United States peaked in 2011 (267/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 2005 (46/yr) · Ireland peaked in 2001 (9/yr).

When was Leigha popular?

Leigha reached its peak in 2011, when it was the #1760 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 2010s name.

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