Aleigha
Aleigha is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
High, exalted, or delicate; modern variant of Aleah or Aaliyah.
Origin and history
Aleigha is a modern phonetic spelling variation of Aleah or Aaliyah, popular in the United States since the late 20th century. It combines elements of traditional names like Leah or Aaliyah with a contemporary, creative suffix. It is moderately used as a given name for girls in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
4,867 babies in the United States have been named Aleigha since 1880. It ranks #2508 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1653.
States where it is most popular
- TX (10.9 %)
- OH (10.5 %)
- TN (6.6 %)
- NC (6.5 %)
- MI (6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 128 |
| 1990-2000 | 541 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,542 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,208 |
| 2020-2029 | 448 |
Nicknames
Leigh, Ally, Leah
Fun facts
- Aleigha emerged in the U.S. as part of a trend toward using the '-eigh-' letter combination to create unique visual forms of classic sounds.