Girl nameCurrently #2,596 in the USFalling
Aleigha
3 syllablesPeak year: 20127 lettersStarts with A
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Aleigha'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.
Aleigha's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Aleigha |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 12 |
| 1982 | 22 |
| 1983 | 9 |
| 1984 | 12 |
| 1985 | 14 |
| 1986 | 15 |
| 1987 | 9 |
| 1988 | 17 |
| 1989 | 18 |
| 1990 | 27 |
| 1991 | 26 |
| 1992 | 30 |
| 1993 | 30 |
| 1994 | 58 |
| 1995 | 59 |
| 1996 | 60 |
| 1997 | 69 |
| 1998 | 91 |
| 1999 | 91 |
| 2000 | 130 |
| 2001 | 130 |
| 2002 | 152 |
| 2003 | 125 |
| 2004 | 147 |
| 2005 | 126 |
| 2006 | 178 |
| 2007 | 146 |
| 2008 | 175 |
| 2009 | 233 |
| 2010 | 252 |
| 2011 | 267 |
| 2012 | 316 |
| 2013 | 294 |
| 2014 | 242 |
| 2015 | 221 |
| 2016 | 181 |
| 2017 | 171 |
| 2018 | 140 |
| 2019 | 120 |
| 2020 | 99 |
| 2021 | 97 |
| 2022 | 64 |
| 2023 | 68 |
| 2024 | 67 |
Aleigha through the decades
- Aleigha peaked in 2012, when 316 babies were named Aleigha in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Aleigha has fallen 45% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Aleigha currently ranks #2,596 in the US and is cooling off.