Leigh

Leigh Meaning & Origin

About Leigh
The name Leigh is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "leah," meaning "meadow" or "clearing." It is a unisex name that can be used for both boys and girls. People with the name Leigh are often described as creative, intelligent, and independent individuals who have a strong sense of self and a desire for freedom.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Leigh are female.

Leigh Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 43.18% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
L
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L IY1
🌐 IPA
/li/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('L', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Leigh in Braille

Here's how to represent Leigh in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Leigh in braille

How to Spell the Name Leigh in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Leigh using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Leigh in sign language

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