Karleigh
Karleigh is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Free man.
Origin and history
Karleigh is a modern American spelling variant of Carly, which derives from the Germanic name Charles meaning 'free man'. It emerged in the late 20th century as part of a trend toward using the '-leigh' suffix. In the United States, it is a moderately used feminine name.
Popularity in the United States
5,032 babies in the United States have been named Karleigh since 1880. It ranks #2457 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1559.
States where it is most popular
- TX (13.5 %)
- AL (6.3 %)
- GA (6.1 %)
- OH (5.9 %)
- LA (5.7 %)
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 | 91 |
| 1990-2000 | 673 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,597 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,127 |
| 2020-2029 | 544 |
Nicknames
Kar, Karlie, Leigh
Fun facts
- Karleigh combines the hard 'K' opening with the popular '-leigh' ending, giving the classic name Carly a contemporary look.
- More than 5,000 girls in the U.S. have been given the exact spelling Karleigh since records began.