Leighanna
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Leighanna first appeared in US Social Security records in 1973.
Over 1,207 babies have been named Leighanna in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Leighanna is past its peak , currently ranked #10,208 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #10,208
- Total SSA Count
- 11
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Modern coinage from Japanese and Latin origin
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About the Name Leighanna
Leighanna is a girl name .
Leighanna is currently ranked #10,208 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Leighanna include Lei, Leig, Leigy, Leigie, Leigh, Leighy, Leighie, Nna, Nnay, Nnaie, Anna, and Ley. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Leighanna include Leighton, Leigh, Leigha . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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