Aleigh
Aleigh is a girl baby name. Ranked #21,432 in the US, popular nicknames include Ale, Aly, and Aleie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Aleigh first appeared in US Social Security records in 1987.
Over 663 babies have been named Aleigh in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Aleigh is past its peak , currently ranked #21,432 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #21,432
- Total SSA Count
- 7
Alternative Spellings
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About the Name Aleigh
Aleigh is a girl name .
Aleigh is currently ranked #21,432 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Aleigh include Ale, Aly, Aleie, and Aleiie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Aleigh include Aleia, Aleigha, Aleida, Aleina, Aleiah . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis