girl's name
Leagh
LEE (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 1
- Letters 5
- Births on record 36
Leagh is a girl's name with 1 syllable. In 1990 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Ireland.
- Peaked in Ireland in 1997, when 4 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in Ireland.
- First appears in birth records in 1997.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Leagh Over Time
Births per decade in Ireland, 1990s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 4 |
| 2000s | 24 |
| 2010s | 3 |
How Popular Is Leagh?
In 2012, Leagh was given to 3 babies in Ireland. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Ireland.
Where Leagh Is Used
Irish figures withhold any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. The Central Statistics Office began recording the síneadh fada in 2018, so accented and unaccented spellings are counted separately from that year on. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Leagh
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Leagh Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Leagh over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Leagh
- English LEE
Sibling Names for Leagh
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Leagh — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Leagh
How popular is the name Leagh?
In 2012, Leagh was given to 3 babies in Ireland. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Ireland.
Is Leagh a girl's or a boy's name?
Leagh is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Leagh?
Leagh has 1 syllable.
When was Leagh most popular?
Leagh peaked in 1997, when 4 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.