Declining since 2010, #3,780 for girls today.
Popularity of Analeigh since 1994
Babies named Analeigh per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 43 |
| 2000s | 392 |
| 2010s | 1,022 |
| 2020s | 297 |
Meaning & origin
Analeigh is a modern feminine name that first appeared on the U.S. baby name charts in 1994. It reached its peak popularity in 2009, but has since declined, with a trajectory showing decreasing usage from 2010 onward. In 2025, it ranked 3,780 with approximately 1 in 41,212 newborns receiving the name, making it a rare choice. The name has been most common in North Carolina and Texas, reflecting a regional pattern often seen with names featuring the -leigh suffix. Analeigh fits a broader trend of creatively constructed names blending familiar sounds, appealing to parents seeking a unique yet recognizable option. Its lack of a definitive meaning may be offset by its phonetic charm and the flexibility of nicknames like Ana or Lee.
Analeigh is a recent coinage, blending the popular prefix Ana- (itself a short form of names like Ann or Anna) with the suffix -leigh, a fashionable spelling of -ley (from Old English lēah ‘clearing, meadow’). The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1994 and gained moderate use in the 2000s, particularly in the southern states. It is an example of the modern trend of creating feminine names through phonetic combination rather than historical derivation.
Where Analeigh is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ana, Lee, Leigh
Sibling names for Analeigh
Names that share Analeigh's style, for a brother or sister.
