Leiah vs Leigh

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leiah

Girl #3,543 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"weary, tired"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Christian Biblical English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,543
Total SSA Count
44
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lee, Lei

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

Leiah Rank #3,543
Leigh Rank #3,426

Leigh is more popular, ranked #3426 vs #3543 for Leiah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Leiah ___

  • Leiah Grace
  • Leiah Rose
  • Leiah Jane
  • Leiah Marie
  • Leiah Hope
  • Leiah Faith

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 Leiah

Rachel Hannah Miriam Jacob Joseph

If you choose Leigh

Brett Kyle Dawn Glen Brooke

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leiah or Leigh more popular?

Leigh is more popular, ranked #3426 compared to Leiah at #3543 in the United States.

What do Leiah and Leigh mean?

Leiah means "weary, tired" (Hebrew origin). Leigh means "woodland clearing, meadow" (Old English leah origin).

Are Leiah and Leigh boy or girl names?

Leiah is primarily a girl name. Leigh is primarily a girl name.

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