Alisha vs Leigh

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alisha

Girl #1,140 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, of noble kind"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American South Asian Indian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,140
Total SSA Count
212
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ali, Leisha, Lish

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Leigh

Girl #3,426 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"woodland clearing, meadow"

Origin: Old English leah

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,426
Total SSA Count
46
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lei, Ley, Leie

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Alisha Rank #1,140
Leigh Rank #3,426

Alisha is more popular, ranked #1140 vs #3426 for Leigh.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alisha ___

  • Alisha Marie
  • Alisha Grace
  • Alisha Rose
  • Alisha Dawn
  • Alisha Nicole
  • Alisha Renee

Leigh ___

  • Leigh Anne
  • Leigh Marie
  • Leigh Elizabeth
  • Leigh Rose
  • Leigh Catherine
  • Leigh Frances

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alisha

Natasha Priya Marcus Devon Jasmine

If you choose Leigh

Brett Kyle Dawn Glen Brooke

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alisha or Leigh more popular?

Alisha is more popular, ranked #1140 compared to Leigh at #3426 in the United States.

What do Alisha and Leigh mean?

Alisha means "noble, of noble kind" (Germanic origin). Leigh means "woodland clearing, meadow" (Old English leah origin).

Are Alisha and Leigh boy or girl names?

Alisha is primarily a girl name. Leigh is primarily a girl name.

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