Gender: Unisex
Origin: English
Meaning: Dweller Near the Wood or Clearing, From the Heather Meadow
Pronunciation: lee, liː, L IY
Popularity Rank: #5,055
Derived from the Old English word 'leah' meaning meadow or clearing. It is a unisex name commonly used as a feminine given name. It can also be used as a surname.
The name Leigh is of English origin and means Dweller Near the Wood or Clearing, From the Heather Meadow, Pasture, Meadow, Fair-haired Courageous One, Meadow of the Bulls. It is often used as a Unisex name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Leigh is commonly found in United Kingdom, United States of America, South Africa, and 66 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: lee
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): liː
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: L IY
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
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At NamesLook, the name Leigh is recorded 11,550 times globally, ranking it as the 5,055th most common name worldwide.
Leigh is most prevalent in United Kingdom, with 5,528 occurrences, making it the 344th most popular name in the country.
In United Kingdom, the name Leigh is found among 1 in every 99 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | #344 | 1 : 99 |
| United States of America | #1,229 | 1 : 534 |
| South Africa | #1,658 | 1 : 1,897 |
| Canada | #1,299 | 1 : 882 |
| Ireland | #754 | 1 : 419 |
| Philippines | #1,212 | 1 : 2,477 |
| United Arab Emirates | #10,862 | 1 : 17,770 |
| Saudi Arabia | #36,393 | 1 : 59,024 |
| France | #17,631 | 1 : 27,744 |
| Spain | #10,259 | 1 : 15,683 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Leigh from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: May 26, 2024 03:21 PM (GMT + 5.30)
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