Leith
Pronunciation: [ l-EETH ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Leith first appeared in US Social Security records in 1955.
Over 597 babies have been named Leith in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Leith is past its peak , currently ranked #11,731 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #11,731
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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Leith is also used as a girl name, ranked #12214.
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About the Name Leith
Leith is a boy name .
Is Leith a boy or girl name? Leith is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #11,731 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #12,214. Leith is more commonly used as a boy name.
Leith is currently ranked #11,731 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Leith include Lei, Ley, Leie, and Leikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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