UK girl's name
Amberleigh
A feminine name combining "amber," a fossilized tree resin, and "leigh," meaning a meadow.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2012. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Amberleigh is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Amberleigh popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2012 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5876, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2004, with 11 births.
This profile covers 30 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 1996 to 2012. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 27% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 30 living people in the UK are called Amberleigh. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2013 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Amberleigh ranked #5876 for girls in England and Wales in 2012, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2004, when 11 girls were registered as Amberleigh.
- • About 30 living people in the UK are estimated to have Amberleigh as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5876
2012
Births in 2012
3
Latest year
Peak year
2004
11 births
Estimated living
30
2026
Meaning
What does Amberleigh mean?
The name Amberleigh is a relatively modern English name, believed to have been created in the late 20th century. It is a combination of the word "amber," which is a fossilized tree resin that has been used for jewelry and ornaments for thousands of years, and the English word "leigh," which means a meadow or clearing in a forest.
The earliest recorded use of the name Amberleigh dates back to the late 1970s or early 1980s. It is believed to have been created as a unique and creative name for girls, drawing inspiration from the beauty of amber and the natural imagery of a meadow.
While the name Amberleigh does not have a long historical lineage or cultural significance, it has gained popularity in recent decades, particularly in English-speaking countries. It is often chosen for its unique sound and spelling, as well as the positive associations with nature and beauty.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Amberleigh is Amberleigh Foote, an American model and actress born in 1988. She has appeared in various television shows and films, including "Knocked Up" and "Entourage."
Another notable Amberleigh is Amberleigh West, a Canadian artist and illustrator known for her whimsical and imaginative works. She has published several books and her art has been featured in various exhibitions.
Amberleigh Snider is an American competitive swimmer who has represented the United States in international competitions. She is a multiple-time medalist in various swimming events.
Amberleigh Moor is a British author and journalist who has written several books on travel, culture, and lifestyle topics. Her work has been published in various magazines and newspapers.
Amberleigh Browning is an Australian fashion designer and entrepreneur who has launched her own clothing line focusing on sustainable and ethical fashion.
While the name Amberleigh is relatively new and does not have a long historical record, it has gained popularity in recent decades and is often chosen for its unique and evocative qualities.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Amberleigh over time
The chart below shows babies named Amberleigh registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2012. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Amberleigh, the clearest high point is 2004. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2012, compared with 11 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Amberleigh by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Amberleigh was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5876 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #3051 | 21 | 3 |
| 1990s | #2350 | 6 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Amberleigh
- Amelia 94,830
- Ava 54,556
- Amy 52,495
- Alice 46,815
- Abigail 45,658
- Amber 31,922
- Anna 27,802
- Alexandra 19,455
- Amelie 18,051
- Abbie 15,971
- Aimee 15,158
- Annabelle 15,120
FAQ
Amberleigh: questions and answers
How popular is the name Amberleigh in the UK right now?
In 2012, Amberleigh was ranked #5876 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Amberleigh most popular?
The peak year on record was 2004, with 11 babies registered as Amberleigh in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Amberleigh?
A feminine name combining "amber," a fossilized tree resin, and "leigh," meaning a meadow.
How many people are called Amberleigh in the UK?
A total of 30 babies have been registered as Amberleigh across the 5 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.