Declining since 2022, #5,208 for boys today.
Popularity of Leibish since 1992
Babies named Leibish per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 26 |
| 2010s | 82 |
| 2020s | 111 |
Meaning & origin
Leibish has been in use in the United States since at least 1992, though it remains a rare choice. Ranked 5,208 in 2025, its peak year was 2022, after which its trajectory began falling. With a frequency of about 1 in 94,893 births, it is confined largely to insular Jewish communities, particularly among Ashkenazi families. The name's etymology ties to the Yiddish 'leib' (lion), but its diminutive suffix '-ish' is uncommon, lending it a distinctive, traditional feel. As a name almost never recorded outside Jewish circles, Leibish carries strong cultural and religious resonance.
Leibish is a Yiddish name, likely a diminutive or variant of Leib, which means 'lion' in Yiddish (from Hebrew 'levi' meaning 'heart' or a separate root). It is a traditional name among Ashkenazi Jews, often given to honor a relative or as part of a double name like Arieh Leib. The name has been used in Jewish communities for centuries, but its precise origin is debated.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Leib, Leibi, Bish
Variants: Leibush, Laybish, Leybish
Sibling names for Leibish
Names that share Leibish's style, for a brother or sister.
