Declining since 2021, #3,645 for girls today.
Popularity of Avaleigh since 2005
Babies named Avaleigh per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 86 |
| 2010s | 677 |
| 2020s | 444 |
Meaning & origin
Avaleigh is a modern English name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2005, reflecting the trend of blending two popular sounds: Ava and Leigh. It reached its highest rank in 2021, when it ranked 3,645th, but has since declined in usage. In 2025, approximately 1 in 39,202 girls were named Avaleigh, down from the peak year. The name is most common in North Carolina and Texas, states that often lead in creative spelling and compound names. As a recent coinage, Avaleigh lacks historical depth but fits a contemporary style that parents favor: feminine, melodic, and reminiscent of longer, traditional names like Aveline or Annaleigh. Its trajectory suggests it may remain a niche choice rather than entering the mainstream.
Avaleigh is a modern invented name, likely a blend of the popular name Ava and the suffix -leigh, which is fashionable in contemporary American naming. It may also be influenced by the name Aveline, a medieval English diminutive of Ava, itself of Germanic origin meaning 'desired'. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 2005 and gained modest usage, peaking in 2021.
Where Avaleigh is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ava, Leigh, Avy
Sibling names for Avaleigh
Names that share Avaleigh's style, for a brother or sister.
