Amelia vs Leigh

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leigh

Girl #3,426 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"woodland clearing, meadow"

Origin: Old English leah

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,426
Total SSA Count
46
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lei, Ley, Leie

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Leigh Rank #3,426

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #3426 for Leigh.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Leigh ___

  • Leigh Anne
  • Leigh Marie
  • Leigh Elizabeth
  • Leigh Rose
  • Leigh Catherine
  • Leigh Frances

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Leigh

Brett Kyle Dawn Glen Brooke

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Leigh more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Leigh at #3426 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Leigh mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Leigh means "woodland clearing, meadow" (Old English leah origin).

Are Amelia and Leigh boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Leigh is primarily a girl name.

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