Rising since 2003, #2,076 for girls today.
Popularity of Blakeleigh since 2002
Babies named Blakeleigh per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 45 |
| 2010s | 417 |
| 2020s | 657 |
Meaning & origin
Blakeleigh is a thoroughly modern name, first recorded in 2002 as part of the wave of -leigh names that swept American nurseries. In 2025 it ranked 2076 nationwide, with 1 in every 17,859 newborn girls receiving the name. Its popularity has been rising steadily since 2003, and it achieved its peak ranking in 2024. The name draws from the surname and given name Blake, an Old English byname meaning either 'black' or 'pale', combined with the fashionable suffix -leigh (a variant of -ley, from 'wood/clearing'). While the name is found across the United States, it shows particular concentration in southern states, appearing most frequently in Alabama, Kentucky, and Georgia. Blakeleigh exemplifies the modern American practice of constructing compound given names that sound both familiar and fresh.
Blakeleigh is a modern coinage, formed from the unisex name Blake (derived from an Old English surname meaning 'black' or 'pale') and the suffix -leigh, a fashionable variant of -ley. It first appeared in U.S. records in 2002 as part of a trend of -leigh names for girls. The name has seen steady but modest use, with a peak rank of 2076 in 2024.
Where Blakeleigh is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Blake, Leigh, Lee
Sibling names for Blakeleigh
Names that share Blakeleigh's style, for a brother or sister.
