Aleigh
Every Aleigh since 1987 — 668 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Aleigh
Aleigh is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #15,036 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1987, 668 American babies have been named Aleigh. Its peak came in 2012, when 36 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Aleigh stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Aleigh year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #15,036 |
| 2024 | 7 | #12,226 |
| 2023 | 8 | #11,233 |
| 2022 | 11 | #9,086 |
| 2021 | 11 | #8,999 |
| 2020 | 9 | #10,292 |
| 2019 | 14 | #7,745 |
| 2018 | 11 | #9,181 |
| 2017 | 15 | #7,461 |
| 2016 | 11 | #9,442 |
| 2015 | 22 | #5,845 |
| 2014 | 25 | #5,316 |
| 2013 | 25 | #5,319 |
| 2012 | 36 | #4,123 |
| 2011 | 35 | #4,155 |
| 2010 | 34 | #4,312 |
| 2009 | 29 | #4,940 |
| 2008 | 28 | #5,149 |
| 2007 | 31 | #4,682 |
| 2006 | 29 | #4,816 |
| 2005 | 27 | #4,833 |
| 2004 | 30 | #4,496 |
| 2003 | 27 | #4,677 |
| 2002 | 15 | #7,063 |
| 2001 | 21 | #5,375 |
| 2000 | 27 | #4,404 |
| 1995 | 11 | #7,536 |
| 1990 | 6 | #11,439 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Aleigh in 2025?
Aleigh ranked #15,036 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Aleigh?
668 babies have been named Aleigh in the United States since 1987, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Aleigh most popular?
Aleigh peaked in 2012, when 36 newborns received the name.
Is Aleigh a boy or girl name?
Aleigh is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Aleigh rising or falling?
Aleigh is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.