Annaleigh vs Rio

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Annaleigh

Girl #1,982 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gracious meadow"

Origin: Hebrew + Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,982
Total SSA Count
99
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Anna, Annie, Leigh

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Rio

Boy #517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"river"

Origin: Spanish/Portuguese

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Brazilian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#517
Total SSA Count
591
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Annaleigh Rank #1,982
Rio Rank #517

Rio is more popular, ranked #517 vs #1982 for Annaleigh.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Annaleigh ___

  • Annaleigh Grace
  • Annaleigh Marie
  • Annaleigh Claire
  • Annaleigh Elizabeth
  • Annaleigh Hope
  • Annaleigh Faith

Rio ___

  • Rio James
  • Rio Alexander
  • Rio Sebastian
  • Rio Marcus
  • Rio Cruz
  • Rio Blue

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Annaleigh

Charlotte Violet Emmeline Cecily Josephine

If you choose Rio

Finn Kai Luna Isla Milo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Annaleigh or Rio more popular?

Rio is more popular, ranked #517 compared to Annaleigh at #1982 in the United States.

What do Annaleigh and Rio mean?

Annaleigh means "gracious meadow" (Hebrew + Old English origin). Rio means "river" (Spanish/Portuguese origin).

Are Annaleigh and Rio boy or girl names?

Annaleigh is primarily a girl name. Rio is primarily a boy name.

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