Rising since 2017, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Holleigh since 1975
Babies named Holleigh per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 47 |
| 2000s | 29 |
| 2010s | 29 |
| 2020s | 22 |
Meaning & origin
Holleigh is a modern respelling of Holly, a nature name that has been in use since the 19th century. The name first appeared on U.S. records in 1975, and its peak year was 1991, though it has always been uncommon. Since 2017, its usage has been rising, though it still remains very rare with just 1 in 267,878 girls receiving the name in 2025. Variants like Holly and Hollie have historically been more popular, while Holleigh remains a distinctive choice. The name is primarily used in the United States and does not have significant popularity in any particular state.
Holleigh is a respelled variant of Holly, which derives from the Old English word 'holegn' meaning 'holly tree.' The name Holly came into use as a given name in the 19th century, often inspired by the holly plant associated with Christmas. The spelling Holleigh is a modern, less common respelling that gained some usage in the latter half of the 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Hol, Leigh
Sibling names for Holleigh
Names that share Holleigh's style, for a brother or sister.
