Declining since 2018, #4,546 for girls today.
Popularity of Finleigh since 2005
Babies named Finleigh per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 62 |
| 2010s | 691 |
| 2020s | 337 |
Meaning & origin
Finleigh is a modern respelling of the Irish-derived name Finley, itself from the Gaelic Ó Fionnlagh. First recorded in the US in 2005, it saw a brief rise in popularity, peaking at position 4,546 in 2015 before entering a decline since 2018. As of 2025, it remains a rare choice, with roughly 1 in 53,576 girls receiving the name. Its sound-alike variants like Finley and Finlee have been more common, but the distinctive '-leigh' ending aligns with trends in other contemporary girl names. While its etymology is connected to the Gaelic elements for 'fair warrior', the name's modern form and usage are distinctly American, reflecting a pattern of creating unique spellings for existing names.
Finleigh is a modern respelling of the Irish surname Finley, which itself derives from the Gaelic Ó Fionnlagh, meaning 'descendant of Fionnlagh'. The personal name Fionnlagh is composed of the elements 'finn', meaning 'fair' or 'white', and 'laogh', meaning 'warrior' or 'hero'. The spelling variant Finleigh emerged in the early 2000s, likely influenced by the popular 'leigh' suffix for girls' names. It has been used primarily in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Finn, Leigh, Fin
Sibling names for Finleigh
Names that share Finleigh's style, for a brother or sister.
