Holding steady.
Popularity of Shealeigh since 1989
Babies named Shealeigh per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 21 |
| 2000s | 75 |
| 2010s | 33 |
| 2020s | 7 |
Meaning & origin
Shealeigh is a modern American name first recorded in 1989, placing it among the newer coinages of the late 20th century. It reached its peak popularity in 2008, though it has never entered the top 1,000 names, maintaining a stable trajectory over the decades. The name likely combines the popularity of names like Shea with the fashionable suffix Leigh, a pattern common in the 2000s. The name has not been associated with any top states, reflecting its scattered usage. Shealeigh remains a low-incidence choice, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive but phonetic name.
Shealeigh is a modern coinage, first recorded in the United States in 1989. It blends the Irish surname Shea (meaning 'hawk-like' or 'admirable') with Leigh, a name derived from an Old English word for 'meadow' or 'clearing'. Such combinations became fashionable in the late 20th century, often created to achieve a distinctive yet familiar sound.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shea, Lee, Leigh
Sibling names for Shealeigh
Names that share Shealeigh's style, for a brother or sister.
