boy's name
Leejay
LEE-jay (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 54
Leejay is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2012 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 England and Wales.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2006, when 7 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 2004.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Leejay Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 2000s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 27 |
| 2010s | 17 |
How Popular Is Leejay?
In 2016, Leejay was given to 5 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Where Leejay Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out 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. Data & sources.
How Leejay Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Lee-Jay | Lee-Jay is Leejay written with a hyphen, recorded mostly in England and Wales. | 9 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Leejay
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Leejay Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Leejay over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Leejay
- English LEE-jay
Sibling Names for Leejay
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Leejay — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Leejay
How popular is the name Leejay?
In 2016, Leejay was given to 5 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Is Leejay a girl's or a boy's name?
Leejay is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Leejay?
Leejay has 2 syllables.
When was Leejay most popular?
Leejay peaked in 2006, when 7 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.