Lehi is of Hebrew origin and means "night journey." It is derived from the root word "l-h-y," which signifies night or darkness. The name Lehi is mentioned in the Book of Mormon, a religious text of the Latter-day Saint movement, as the father of the prophet Nephi. In this context, Lehi was a visionary who led his family out of Jerusalem before its destruction and into the wilderness. Consequently, the name Lehi has become significant within the Latter-day Saint community. However, it is also used independently as a given name in various cultures.
"The name Lehi experienced a significant increase in popularity from the late 1980s onwards, with a notable spike starting around the year 2000. The peak occurred in 2005 and 2016, each with 15 births."