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Leisha

Girl name · 7 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Leisha: 7 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 2012.

Leisha is a name with multiple origins, most commonly considered a Scottish variant of Leticia, itself derived from the Latin *laetitia* meaning “joy” or “happiness.” It also appears as a phonetic spelling of the Irish name Léan, meaning “flower of the honeybee,” or a feminine form of Leish, a Scottish surname rooted in the Gaelic *lias*, meaning “enclosure” or “garden.” While not widely associated with famous bearers, Leisha Hailey, an American actress and musician known for her role in *The L Word*, has brought visibility to the name. The surname Leishman is an established Scottish variant. Though lacking direct place connections, the name shares its joyful Latin root with the more common Letitia and Leticia, offering a less conventional option for parents seeking a bright, lyrical name that remains softly distinctive.