Leigh name meaning

By Nishant Saini

Updated: May 30th, 2024

Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl

Origin: Old English and Hebrew

Usage: English

Pronunciation: le(i)-gh

Meaning: Dweller Near the Wood or Clearing, From the Heather Meadow, Pasture, Field, Weary and End of the Meadow Tribe

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What does Leigh mean?
Variations of Leigh
How popular is Leigh?
Popularity Chart
Similar Names to Leigh
Famous People Named Leigh
Lists having Leigh

What does Leigh mean?

Meaning of Leigh is Dweller Near the Wood or Clearing, From the Heather Meadow, Pasture, Field, Weary or End of the Meadow Tribe is mostly used in English and is given to both boys and girls has its origin in Hebrew and Old English.

Leigh is version of imperishable and desirable Lee. Lee is form of LeoFairleigh. Also Lee is version of frequently used Hadley. Lee is also variant form of noteworthy and contemporary Huxley.

Lee is also version of darling Li. Lee is also form of renowned and conifer Raleigh. Lee is also form of Ripley. Lee is also version of Yardley. Lee is diminutive of Ashley.

Also Lee is short form of Bentley. Lee is also short of Bradley. Lee is also a shortened form of Leroy. Lee is English form of Lea. Meaning of Lee is Meadow with Coarse Grass, Lion-man and Meadow of the Sheep is originated from Old Greek, Germanic and French.

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How do I pronounce Leigh?

Two syllabled Leigh is pronounced as le(i)-gh.

Variants of Leigh

Lee, Hadley, Huxley, Li, Raleigh, Ripley, Yardley, Lea, Aaronlee, Leeanthony

Names that rhyme with Leigh

How popular is the name Leigh?

Leigh is a popular name in United States given to over 45017 babies in 226 years. When at its peak in 1969, the moniker grabbed the 201st spot and 1563 baby girls were given the name.

In addition to that, the given name has been in the top 500 baby names 37 times A common name in England and Wales with over 1229 new-borns have been given the name since 1996.

At the peak of its usage in 1996, 125 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 296th position.

Leigh is a familiar baby name in New South Wales during its short run, it been to the top 100 names.

In 1983, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 92 on boy names chart when 79 babies were given the name Leigh. There are over 156 babies that have been given the name Leigh in New South Wales.

Leigh is a unique baby name in Ireland, it has been in use since 1969 and was able to reach the top 200 names. In 1992, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 146 on boy names chart when 26 babies were named Leigh.

There are over 669 babies that have been given the name Leigh in Ireland. Also, during its short run of just 2 years in Queensland, it had made it to the top 100 names.

In 1960, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 88 on girl names chart when 43 babies were named Leigh.

Leigh is a rare baby name in New South Wales there is very thin chances of it still being given.

There are over 156 babies that have been given the name Leigh in New South Wales. and also in Queensland. But Leigh is a popular baby name in England where every 1 in 3000 have the name as well as in, Australia, Canada and South Africa.

At least, 150000 people globally have been given the name as per our findings.

Year	Boys		Girls
Year	Rank	Births	Rank	Births
2023	12190	5	3968	37
2022	8933	8	2972	55
2021	0	0	3474	44
2020	8018	9	3769	38
2019	0	0	2810	59
2018	8806	8	3391	46
2017	0	0	2831	59
2016	10730	6	2694	64
2015	9560	7	3388	47
2014	8775	8	3002	56

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Facts

Leigh in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	7	19	27	174
	0	48	95	22

Here's what numbers has to say about Leigh

People don't concern you much, meaning there are only a few people you trust in your life. You are a smart person who knows how to rise above everything that makes you feel miserable. Focus on your career. People can't believe you are real. You don't even believe you are real. You believe there's not a rule worth following if it makes you unhappy. Being in a relationship is hard for you because you are all about variety.

Other names similar to Leigh

Amira - Used predominantly in Hebrew, Danish and Hindi celebrated, Amira means "Richness, Proverb or Who Holds the Command" and originated from Arabic and Hebrew is a baby girl name . Renowned name Amira managed to bag 315th position among girl names in 2018 in United States
Chanel - Substantially used in French and English illustrous, Chanel is rooted from Latin and Old French, meaning of Chanel is "Channel or Canal" is aimed at both boys and girls
Alijah - Alijah's meaning is My God is Yahweh is originated from Hebrew aimed at both boys and girls is used commonly in Finnish, Swedish and English
Aline - Pleasing and Venerable unisex name Aline came from Old Provençal, Old High German and Old French, meaning of Aline is "Honorable, Noble or Variant of Helen" is used in Danish and Norwegian

Nels - Illustrous and Ceaseless Nelss origin is Celtic, Old Greek and English is used commonly in English and Swedish, meaning of Nels is "Chief, Champion or Victorious Person" is a baby boy name

Famous people named Leigh

Leigh Hunt, English critic, essayist and poet
Leigh Eddings, wife of David Eddings and co-author of many of his later works and uncredited co-author of his early works
Leigh Howard Stevens, marimba artist best
Leigh Kamman, American radio host
Leigh Canham, British scientist
Leigh Julius, South African sprinter
Leigh Lewis, retired senior British civil servant

Leigh Smith, American athlete
Leigh Kennedy, American science fiction writer
Leigh Lisker, eminent American linguist and phonetician
Leigh Montville, former newspaper columnist for 'The Boston Globe' and writer for 'Sports Illustrated'
Leigh Warren, Australian contemporary dance choreographer and Artistic Director of Leigh Warren & Dancers having previously been at the Australian Dance Theatre
Leigh and Leslie Keno, are American antiquarians, authors
Leigh McClusky, Australian journalist and presenter
Leigh Page, American theoretical physicist
Leigh Brackett, American writer, particularly of science fiction
Leigh Nash, American singer and songwriter
Leigh Matthews, former Australian rules footballer and coach

Leigh Steinberg, American sports agent
Leigh Bowery, Australian performance artist, club promoter
Leigh Diffey, Australian American auto racing commentator
Leigh Francis, English stand-up comedian, actor, director, producer, writer
Leigh Van Valen, U.S. evolutionary biologist
Leigh Whannell, Australian screenwriter, producer, director
Leigh Ann Hester, United States Army National Guard soldier
Leigh McCloskey, American actor, artist and writer
Leigh Lawson, British film and stage actor, director and writer
Leigh Richmond Roose, Welsh international footballer
Leigh Taylor-Young, American actress
Leigh Stephens, American guitarist and songwriter best
Leigh Hart, "

Leigh Brown, former Australian rules football player
Leigh Colbert, former Australian rules footballer for the Geelong Football Club and the Kangaroos
Leigh Harline, American film composer and songwriter
Leigh Rubin, creator of the syndicated comic strip 'Rubes'
Leigh Bromby, English retired footballer
Leigh Bodden, former American football cornerback
Leigh French, American actress
Leigh Zimmerman, American actress, singer and dancer
Leigh Hennessy, world trampoline champion
Leigh Fisher, Australian rules football umpire and former player
Leigh Montagna, former professional Australian rules footballer
Leigh Harding, former Australian rules footballer
Leigh Tiffin, Van Leigh Tiffin, Jr

Leigh Snowden, American actress in motion pictures and television
Leigh Donovan, American former professional downhill mountain bike racer and current cycling ambassador and women's mountain bike clinic instructor
Leigh Adams, multiple Speedway Grand Prix winner and World Team Champion
Leigh Wardell-Johnson, Australian rules footballer
Leigh Broxham, Australian professional footballer
Leigh Torrence, former American football cornerback
Leigh Ann Orsi, American dancer and former actress

Sources

Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
Queensland Government - Open Data Portal, https://www.data.qld.gov.au/dataset/top-100-baby-names
NSW Government, https://www.nsw.gov.au/family-and-relationships/births/popular-baby-names

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