Aleigha
Meaning
"ascent, rising"
Origin: Hebrew
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #2,621
- Total SSA Count
- 67
- Syllables
- 3
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Allie, Leigha, Lee
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"ascent, rising"
Origin: Hebrew
"pure"
Origin: Greek
Aleigha is more popular, ranked #2621 vs #2719 for Kathlyn.
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Aleigha is more popular, ranked #2621 compared to Kathlyn at #2719 in the United States.
Aleigha means "ascent, rising" (Hebrew origin). Kathlyn means "pure" (Greek origin).
Aleigha is primarily a girl name. Kathlyn is primarily a girl name.