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Lekha

Girl name · Indian

Meaningwriting · Sanskrit

Lekha is an Indian girl name meaning “writing”, with Sanskrit roots. Sanskrit names are rich in meaning, often drawn from nature, virtues or Hindu tradition. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.

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  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Lekha would score 12 points, thanks largely to the K (worth 5).
  • GenerationLekha peaked in 2001, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Lekha you'd meet today is about 24 years old.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Lekha would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 270,270 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryLekha first shows up in US birth records in 1996, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 29 years since.
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hello, little Lekha

US births per million girls, 1996–2025

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Lekha

Lekha is a girl name of Indian origin meaning “writing”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Indian names

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Questions about the name Lekha

What does the name Lekha mean?

Lekha means “writing” and comes from Sanskrit.

What is the origin of the name Lekha?

Lekha is Indian in origin, and its meaning traces back to Sanskrit. Other Indian names to consider are Maya (“illusion”), Lyla (“night”), Arya (“noble”) and Kali (“black”).

Is Lekha a boy or girl name?

Lekha is a girl name. In 2025, 6 US girls were named Lekha.

How popular is the name Lekha?

Lekha ranked #13,208 for US girls in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 2001, when it reached #8,758.

What should I know before naming my baby Lekha?

Lekha is an Indian girl name meaning “writing”, with Sanskrit roots. Sanskrit names are rich in meaning, often drawn from nature, virtues or Hindu tradition. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.