Leigh
- Pronunciation
- [Leigh]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Meadow. Surname Or Given Name.
- Origin
- English
Leigh Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 40,212 baby girls have been named Leigh. The name peaked in 1969 with 1,563 US births that year (rank #201). In 2024, ranked #3421 nationally — 3,220 places below its 1969 peak.
Top States for Leigh
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Leigh births are: Texas (2,938), North Carolina (2,152), New York (2,048).
Other English-Origin Names Like Leigh
If you like Leigh's English origin, consider these related names: Aaric, Aarika, Aarshiya, Aase, Aasiya. Browse all English names →
5-Letter Names Starting with L
Names with Leigh's exact length and starting letter: Laban, Labib, Labid, Lacee, Lacey.
Quick Facts About Leigh
Variant Forms
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Compare Leigh to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Leigh against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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