Declining since 2015, #2,194 for girls today.
Popularity of Annaleigh since 1985
Babies named Annaleigh per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 19 |
| 1990s | 107 |
| 2000s | 450 |
| 2010s | 1,648 |
| 2020s | 618 |
Meaning & origin
Annaleigh is a modern invented name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1985. It belongs to the large family of names formed by adding the suffix -leigh to a short traditional name, following the pattern set by Kayleigh. Annaleigh reached its peak rank of 2,194 in 2014 and has been declining in popularity since 2015. In its peak year it was given to roughly 1 in 19,134 girls, with the most births occurring in Alabama, North Carolina, and Georgia. The name's straightforward pronunciation and familiar components give it a gentle, pastoral feel without sacrificing recognizability.
Annaleigh is a modern compound name combining Anna, from the Hebrew Hannah meaning 'grace' or 'favor,' and Leigh, an English surname derived from Old English leah 'meadow, clearing.' It follows the late 20th-century trend of pairing traditional names with the -leigh suffix, popularized by names like Kayleigh and Ryleigh. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1985.
Where Annaleigh is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Anna, Annie, Lee, Leigh
Sibling names for Annaleigh
Names that share Annaleigh's style, for a brother or sister.
