Declining since 2010, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Lileigh since 2004
Babies named Lileigh per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 84 |
| 2010s | 160 |
| 2020s | 33 |
Meaning & origin
Lileigh is a modern, creatively spelled variant of the classic flower name Lily. First appearing in U.S. birth records in 2004, it reached its peak popularity in 2011, with a rank of 13208 in 2025. The name has been on a falling trajectory since 2010, reflecting a broader trend of unique spellings of floral names that experienced a brief surge in the early 2000s. While Lileigh has no recorded top states, it follows the pattern of names like Lily and Lilly that have been consistently popular nationwide. The appeal lies in its resemblance to the beloved Lily while offering a distinctive spelling that sets it apart.
Lileigh is a contemporary respelling of Lily, a name derived from the Latin lilium, referring to the lily flower. The name Lily entered English usage in the 19th century as part of the Victorian flower name trend. Lileigh follows a pattern of altering traditional names with creative spellings, a practice that grew in popularity in the early 2000s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lee, Lili
Sibling names for Lileigh
Names that share Lileigh's style, for a brother or sister.
