Leith
Pronunciation: [ l-EETH ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Leith first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 92 babies have been named Leith in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Leith is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #12,214 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #12,214
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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About the Name Leith
Leith is a girl name .
Is Leith a boy or girl name? Leith is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #12,214 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #11,731. Leith is more commonly used as a boy name.
Leith is currently ranked #12,214 in popularity for girl 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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