Rising since 2009, #6,838 for girls today.
Popularity of Blakleigh since 2009
Babies named Blakleigh per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 103 |
| 2020s | 103 |
Meaning & origin
Blakleigh is a modern American name first recorded in U.S. Social Security data in 2009. It combines the surname Blake with the feminine suffix 'leigh', echoing the popularity of names like Kaitlyn and Ryleigh. Though still rare, its use has been rising, with a peak in 2024 when it ranked 6,838th. The name has yet to become common in any single state, reflecting its recent coinage and niche appeal. Blakleigh represents the ongoing trend in the United States of crafting distinctive names by blending familiar elements.
Blakleigh is a modern American coinage, combining the surname-turned-first-name Blake with the feminine-suffix 'leigh' (from Old English 'leah', meaning 'clearing' or 'meadow'). The name Blake itself is derived from an Old English nickname meaning 'black' or 'pale'. Blakleigh began appearing in U.S. birth records in 2009, part of a trend of creating unique names by appending 'leigh' to existing names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Blake, Leigh
Variants: Blakely, Blakeleigh, Blaklee, Blakley
Sibling names for Blakleigh
Names that share Blakleigh's style, for a brother or sister.
