What is the origin of the name Aleigha?

Aleigha is a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Aleigha?

Aleigha is currently ranked #2596 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Aleigha?

Aleigha is pronounced uh-LAY-uh.

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GirlHebrew

Aleigha

uh-LAY-uh

Popularity

#2596

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

4,810

Peak Year

#316 in 2012

First Recorded

1981

Style

Modern & Trendy

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

A modern variant of Aleah, possibly a variant of Aaliyah, meaning 'high' or 'exalted' in Hebrew or Arabic.

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Alie Leigh Leia

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Numerology

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Nicknames

Alie Leigh Leia

Spelling Variations

Aaliyah Alia Aleah

Similar Names

Olivia Sophia Isabella Amelia

Personality Traits

CreativeIndependentKindGentle

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