girl's name
Leafy
LEE-fee (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 197
Leafy is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1950 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1894, when 13 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1887.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Leafy Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 1950s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 74 |
| 1900s | 32 |
| 1910s | 57 |
| 1920s | 24 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 5 |
How Popular Is Leafy?
In 1950, Leafy was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Leafy
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Leafy Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Leafy over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Leafy
- English LEE-fee /ˈliːfi/
Sibling Names for Leafy
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Leafy — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Leafy
How popular is the name Leafy?
In 1950, Leafy was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Leafy a girl's or a boy's name?
Leafy is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Leafy?
Leafy has 2 syllables.
When was Leafy most popular?
Leafy peaked in 1894, when 13 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.