NAME PROFILE
Leelah
Derived from the Japanese root 'Takeshi' meaning 'fierce', 'brave', or 'bamboo', often adapted with feminine phonetic endings. This name reflects a spirited and vibrant personality, characterizing someone who possesses both the resilience of bamboo and a courageous, independent heart.
Key Stats
| Total births | 446 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 2015 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 2006 |
| Most recent | 2017 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 100%AK — 0%PA — 0%ND — 0%NE — 0%
Notable People
Takeshia Redrick (Inspirational Author) · Takeshia 'Kee' Kee (Visual Artist) · Takeshia Hicks (Collegiate Track Athlete) · Takeshia Barnes (Educational Leader) · Takeshia Smith (Advocacy Consultant)
Nicknames & Diminutives
TakiKeshaShiaTia
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