Leith

Q: Is Leith a boy or girl name?

Leith is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #11731, and as a girl name it ranks #12214.

Q: How popular is the name Leith?

Leith is ranked #11731 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ l-EETH ]

Boy Name #11,731 Most Popular Hidden Gem 5 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Leith is a boy name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced l-EETH.

Parents who love the name Leith often also consider Shakeem, Mccall, Sharron .

Popularity Over Time

#11,731

Current Rank

Peaked 1969 Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #11,731
Total SSA Count: 8

Nicknames

Lei Ley Leiie

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Also a Girl Name

Leith is also used as a girl name, ranked #12214.

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Similar Names

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Arshia Boy Sanskrit Banjo Boy African/American English Sharron Boy Hebrew Shakeem Boy Arabic Brisen Boy Old Irish/Celtic Mccall Boy Irish Gaelic

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Frequently Asked Questions About Leith

Is Leith a boy or girl name?

Leith is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #11731. As a girl name, it is ranked #12214. Leith is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Leith?

Leith is pronounced l-EETH.

How popular is the name Leith?

Leith is currently ranked #11731 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Leith?

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

Is Leith a common or rare name?

Leith is an uncommon name, ranked #11731 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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, and Leiie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.