Girl nameCurrently #12,185 in the USFalling
Aleigh
2 syllablesPeak year: 20126 lettersStarts with A
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Aleigh's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Aleigh's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Aleigh |
|---|---|
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1989 | 7 |
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 9 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1994 | 13 |
| 1995 | 11 |
| 1996 | 14 |
| 1997 | 21 |
| 1998 | 13 |
| 1999 | 13 |
| 2000 | 27 |
| 2001 | 21 |
| 2002 | 15 |
| 2003 | 27 |
| 2004 | 30 |
| 2005 | 27 |
| 2006 | 29 |
| 2007 | 31 |
| 2008 | 28 |
| 2009 | 29 |
| 2010 | 34 |
| 2011 | 35 |
| 2012 | 36 |
| 2013 | 25 |
| 2014 | 25 |
| 2015 | 22 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2017 | 15 |
| 2018 | 11 |
| 2019 | 14 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 7 |
Aleigh through the decades
- Aleigh peaked in 2012, when 36 babies were named Aleigh in the US.
- The 2000s were Aleigh's strongest decade, averaging 26 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Aleigh has fallen 60% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Aleigh currently ranks #12,185 in the US and is cooling off.