Leigh

Pronunciation: [ l-EE ]

Boy Name #28,049 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Leigh is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced l-EE.

Parents who love the name Leigh often also consider Lena, Leona, Lela .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #28,049
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Leighton #1040

Nicknames

Lei Ley Leiie

Also a Girl Name

Leigh is also used as a girl name, ranked #3426.

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Similar Names

Lena Leona Lela Leila Lenora Lelia Lettie Leah

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Frequently Asked Questions About Leigh

Is Leigh a boy or girl name?

Leigh is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #28049. As a girl name, it is ranked #3426. Leigh is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Leigh?

Leigh is pronounced l-EE.

How popular is the name Leigh?

Leigh is currently ranked #28049 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Leigh?

Common nicknames for Leigh include Lei, Ley, and Leiie.

Is Leigh a common or rare name?

Leigh is an uncommon name, ranked #28049 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Leigh

Leigh is a boy name .

Is Leigh a boy or girl name? Leigh is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #28,049 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #3,426. Leigh is more commonly used as a girl name.

Leigh is currently ranked #28,049 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Leigh include Lei, Ley, and Leiie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Leigh include Leighton . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.