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Leigh Meaning and Origin

Leigh is Celtic, English given name meaning Leigh is a name of English origin, meaning "clearing in the woods"..

Leigh is a name that's been used by parents who are considering girl baby names.

Leigh is currently #2999 on the baby names popularity charts in the U.S. in 2022.

Famous people named Leigh are Leigh Aziz, Leigh Bowery.

Leigh is a 5 letters name with 1 syllables.

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Leigh name meaning

Leigh is a name of English origin, meaning "clearing in the woods".

Leigh name origin

Celtic English

Name facts

5 letter name and 1 syllables

Popularity

Leigh is ranked #2999 most popular baby girl name in 2022

Gender chart

In 2022, 13% of babies named Leigh were boys
In 2022, 87% of babies named Leigh were girls

Name popularity in the US

This graph illustrates how many babies were named Leigh in the US

Name popularity in Canada

This graph illustrates how many babies were named Leigh in Canada

Celebrities named Leigh

Leigh Aziz (Basketball)
Leigh Bowery (Fashion)

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Leigh - FAQ

What is the meaning of the name Leigh?
The meaning of the name Leigh is Leigh is a name of English origin, meaning "clearing in the woods"..
What is the origin of the name Leigh?
The origin of the name Leigh is Celtic English .
Is Leigh a girl or boy name?
The name Leigh is a feminine name. According to our statistics, 12.70% of babies called Leigh were boys, 87.30% of babies called Leigh were girls.
What is the popularity of the name Leigh?
According to statistics, Leigh is ranked 2999th most popular girl name in the US, in 2022.
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