Declining since 2013.
Popularity of Aaleigha since 1997
Babies named Aaleigha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 7 |
| 2000s | 75 |
| 2010s | 89 |
| 2020s | 12 |
Meaning & origin
Aaleigha is a modern American name that first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1997. It is a creative spelling variant of Aaliyah, which itself derives from the Arabic word 'aliyyah,' meaning 'exalted' or 'sublime.' The name reached its peak popularity in 2012, the same year that singer Aaliyah's posthumous album was released, but it has been on a steady decline since 2013. Despite its low overall usage, the name's distinctive spelling with '-leigh-' taps into a popular naming trend. Aaleigha is exclusively used for girls, and its rarity makes it a distinctive choice. No top states were recorded for this name, indicating it is spread thinly across the country.
Aaleigha is a modern American coinage, based on the popular name Aaliyah (derived from the Arabic 'Aliyyah, meaning 'exalted' or 'sublime'). The spelling variation with '-leigh-' reflects a fashionable trend in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1997 and saw a peak in usage in 2012, before declining in recent years.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ali, Lea, Leigh
Sibling names for Aaleigha
Names that share Aaleigha's style, for a brother or sister.
