Declining since 2020, #2,859 for girls today.
Popularity of Rosaleigh since 1994
Babies named Rosaleigh per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 42 |
| 2010s | 567 |
| 2020s | 419 |
Meaning & origin
Rosaleigh is a modern invented name that first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1994, reflecting a trend toward compound names combining floral elements with the fashionable suffix -leigh. Its popularity peaked in 2019, and since 2020 it has been in decline. In 2025, it ranked 2,859 nationally, with about 1 in 27,242 girls receiving the name. The name has seen most usage in Pennsylvania and Florida, suggesting a regional preference for this style. As a contemporary coinage, Rosaleigh lacks deep historical roots but fits comfortably alongside other floral and -leigh names popular in recent decades.
Rosaleigh is a modern coinage blending the name Rosa, derived from the Latin word for 'rose', with the suffix -leigh, an English topographic element meaning 'meadow' or 'clearing'. This style of name, combining a floral or classic element with a fashionable suffix, became popular in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, particularly in the United States.
Where Rosaleigh is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rosie, Rosa, Lee
Sibling names for Rosaleigh
Names that share Rosaleigh's style, for a brother or sister.
