Holding steady, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Lekha since 1996
Babies named Lekha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 8 |
| 2000s | 58 |
| 2010s | 35 |
| 2020s | 18 |
Meaning & origin
Lekha is a Sanskrit name meaning 'writing' or 'script,' also associated with the goddess Saraswati. First recorded in the U.S. in 1996, it has remained relatively rare, with a peak rank of 13,208 in 2025 and 1 in 267,878 babies given the name that year. The name has shown a stable trajectory since its peak in 2001. Primarily used by families of Indian descent, Lekha has no top state concentration, reflecting its scattered usage across the country. Its lyrical sound and cultural depth make it a distinctive choice.
Lekha derives from Sanskrit लेख (lekha), meaning 'writing' or 'script.' It is also an epithet of Saraswati, the Hindu goddess of knowledge and arts. The name has been used in India, particularly among Hindu families, and gained some recognition in the West through the Indian diaspora.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Leks
Variants: Lekhaa, Lekhya
Sibling names for Lekha
Names that share Lekha's style, for a brother or sister.
