Leigh

Leigh is a unisex name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 46 babies in the United States.

Leigh at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Leigh

Leigh belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Leigh first appears in Social Security records in 1882 and has been given to 45,319 babies since 1880, including 46 in 2024.

Leigh in US records

First recorded (US)
1882
Babies named Leigh in 2024
46
Total since 1880
45,319

Leigh in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Babies named Leigh in 2024
3
Total since 1996
1,248

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Leigh mean?

The meaning of Leigh is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Leigh a boy or girl name?

Leigh is a unisex name. In 2024, 46 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Leigh?

Leigh comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Leigh?

Leigh is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1882 and has been given to 45,319 babies since 1880.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].