Leelah: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: l-eh-ehl-ahh
Origin: Hebrew
gender-female

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Meaning: Of transgender rights origin.

Leelah is a name with significant cultural and historical importance, particularly in the context of transgender rights. The name Leelah Alcorn gained international attention in 2014 when a 17-year-old trans girl named Leelah took her own life, sparking a global conversation about transphobia and acceptance. The name Leelah has since become a symbol of resilience and advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights. Despite its tragic association, Leelah remains an important name in contemporary culture, representing the ongoing struggle for inclusivity and understanding.

Leelah Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Leelah is currently #9853 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Leelah is currently #5593 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Leelah is currently #4834 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Leelah is currently #2716 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Leelah is currently #4962 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Leelah is currently #2806 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

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