Elma vs Leisha

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elma

Girl #4,584 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"apple"

Origin: Turkish/Bosnian

Cultural Roots

German Turkish Bosnian English Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,584
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
El, Ellie, Elly

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Leisha

Girl #4,505 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble kind, of noble character"

Origin: Old High Germanic

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,505
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Lee, Lish

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Popularity Comparison

Elma Rank #4,584
Leisha Rank #4,505

Leisha is more popular, ranked #4505 vs #4584 for Elma.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elma ___

  • Elma Rose
  • Elma Jane
  • Elma Grace
  • Elma May
  • Elma Ruth
  • Elma Bea

Leisha ___

  • Leisha Anne
  • Leisha Marie
  • Leisha Grace
  • Leisha Dawn
  • Leisha Nicole
  • Leisha Joy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Elma

Alma Marta Frida Esther Erna

If you choose Leisha

Trisha Marisha Keisha Alicia Tasha

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elma or Leisha more popular?

Leisha is more popular, ranked #4505 compared to Elma at #4584 in the United States.

What do Elma and Leisha mean?

Elma means "apple" (Turkish/Bosnian origin). Leisha means "noble kind, of noble character" (Old High Germanic origin).

Are Elma and Leisha boy or girl names?

Elma is primarily a girl name. Leisha is primarily a girl name.

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