Emma 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

Emma Rank #2
Leigh Rank #3,426

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #3426 for Leigh.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emma ___

  • Emma Rose
  • Emma Grace
  • Emma Jane
  • Emma Louise
  • Emma Kate
  • Emma Marie

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 Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Leigh

Brett Kyle Dawn Glen Brooke

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Leigh more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Leigh at #3426 in the United States.

What do Emma and Leigh mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Leigh means "woodland clearing, meadow" (Old English leah origin).

Are Emma and Leigh boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Leigh is primarily a girl name.

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