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Leigh

Pronunciation: [ l-EE ]

Girl Name #3,426 Most Popular Hidden Gem

Ranked #3426, Leigh is an uncommon girl name with a distinctive personality.

Meaning & Origin

Leigh is a girl name, recorded for 46 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
Girl
Popularity Rank
#3,426
Total SSA Count
46

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Lei Ley Leiie

Also a Boy Name

Leigh is also used as a boy name, ranked #28049.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Leigh

Is Leigh a boy or girl name?
Leigh is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #3426. As a boy name, it is ranked #28049. 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 #3426 in popularity for girl 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 #3426 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Leigh

Leigh is a girl name .

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

Leigh is currently ranked #3,426 in popularity for girl 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, Leigha . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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