Elleigh
About Elleigh
Elleigh is a modern feminine name that represents a creative spelling variation of 'Ellie,' which itself is a diminutive of names like Eleanor, Elizabeth, or Ellen. The distinctive spelling with the '-eigh' ending follows contemporary naming trends that incorporate unique letter combinations. This name has gained popularity primarily in the 21st century, particularly in English-speaking countries where creative name spellings have become fashionable. Elleigh combines the familiarity of the traditional nickname Ellie with a more distinctive appearance on paper. The name has a sweet, youthful quality while maintaining enough sophistication to grow with a person through adulthood. Its rising popularity reflects parents' desire for names that feel both familiar and unique.
Pronounced EL-lee.
As of October 2026, Elleigh ranked #3848 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #3411 in 2020.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #3,945 | 38 | 21.3 |
| 2015 | #4,091 | 36 | 20.2 |
| 2016 | #4,370 | 33 | 18.6 |
| 2017 | #4,320 | 33 | 19.1 |
| 2018 | #4,383 | 32 | 18.8 |
| 2019 | #4,369 | 32 | 19.1 |
| 2020 | #3,411 | 45 | 27.8 |
| 2021 | #4,435 | 31 | 18.9 |
| 2022 | #3,841 | 39 | 23.8 |
| 2023 | #4,387 | 32 | 19.9 |
| 2024 | #4,572 | 30 | 18.5 |
| 2025 | #3,848 | 38 | 23.6 |
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