"grace, favor"
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A graceful combination name with meadow softness
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"meadow, woodland clearing"
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Analeigh is a modern American compound name combining Ana (or Anna) and Leigh. Ana/Anna derives from the Hebrew 'Hannah' meaning grace or favor — a name borne by the mother of Samuel in the Hebrew Bible and by the mother of the Virgin Mary in Christian tradition. Leigh comes from the Old English 'leah' meaning meadow, clearing, or woodland glade. Together, Analeigh creates a name suggesting 'grace in the meadow' with a soft, flowing sound.
Analeigh gained visibility through Analeigh Tipton, the American actress and former America's Next Top Model contestant who placed third in Cycle 11. The name fits the 2000s-2010s trend of combining classic name elements with creative spellings, particularly the '-leigh' suffix that gives familiar names a more distinctive look.
While Analeigh doesn't carry traditional cultural significance from a single culture, its component names — Anna and Leigh — have deep roots in European and American naming traditions. The combination reflects the American tendency to honor family names (Anna, Lee) while creating something fresh and individualized.
Historical Record
Analeigh first appeared in US Social Security records in 1994.
Over 1,714 babies have been named Analeigh in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Analeigh is past its peak , currently ranked #3,562 for girl names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Analeigh Tipton, who made the name more visible, went on to appear in films like 'Warm Bodies' and 'Two Night Stand'
- The suffix '-leigh' has become one of the most popular name endings for girls in the US, seen in Leigh, Hadleigh, Adaleigh, and dozens of others
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Analeigh Tipton
Actor
1988
American actress and former America's Next Top Model contestant (Cycle 11), known for her roles in Warm Bodies and Two N...
American actress and former America's Next Top Model contestant (Cycle 11), known for her roles in Warm Bodies and Two Night Stand
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity Rank
- #3,562
- Total SSA Count
- 44
- Cultural Origins
- American English
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
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About the Name Analeigh
Analeigh is a girl name with American and English origins . The name means "grace, favor" in Hebrew (via Ana/Anna) .
Analeigh is currently ranked #3,562 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Analeigh has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Analeigh include Ana, Annie, Lee, and Leigh. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Analeigh include Analia, Analeia, Analise, Anali, Analeah . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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