Blakeleigh
Below 5 births
2025 SSA
About Blakeleigh
Blakeleigh is an unusual name applied here as masculine, though it more typically appears as a feminine name in contemporary usage. This modern invention combines the surname Blake (originally meaning 'dark' or 'black-haired' from Old English) with the trendy suffix -leigh, which is a variant spelling of 'lee' meaning 'meadow' or 'clearing.' The name exemplifies the recent trend of creating compound names with decorative spellings. While Blake has a long history as both a surname and masculine given name, the -leigh suffix adds a contemporary twist that aligns with naming patterns popular since the early 2000s. Blakeleigh remains uncommon for boys, making it a highly distinctive choice that bridges traditional masculine elements with modern naming styles.
Blakeleigh for girls#2079 US
Less popular than the more succinct spelling Blakely, but used more often than Blakeley and Blakelee, this variation may appeal to those honoring a Leigh or like letter-heavy names. Given to 131 girls in a recent year, Blakely was chosen for 1882 in comparison.
Pronounced BLAYK-lee.
As of October 2026, Blakeleigh ranked #2079 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1594 in 2024.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #3,858 | 39 | 21.8 |
| 2015 | #3,356 | 48 | 26.9 |
| 2016 | #2,871 | 59 | 33.3 |
| 2017 | #2,928 | 56 | 32.4 |
| 2018 | #2,686 | 64 | 37.6 |
| 2019 | #2,710 | 63 | 37.5 |
| 2020 | #2,101 | 87 | 53.8 |
| 2021 | #1,818 | 111 | 67.6 |
| 2022 | #1,743 | 119 | 72.6 |
| 2023 | #1,724 | 119 | 74.2 |
| 2024 | #1,594 | 131 | 80.9 |
| 2025 | #2,079 | 90 | 56 |
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