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UK girl's name

Lilleigh

A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a combination of Lily and Leigh.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2010. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Lilleigh is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Lilleigh popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2010 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4688, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 4 births.

This profile covers 4 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2010 to 2010. 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.

Lilleigh is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 4 living people in the UK are called Lilleigh. 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 2011 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Lilleigh ranked #4688 for girls in England and Wales in 2010, with 4 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2010, when 4 girls were registered as Lilleigh.
  • About 4 living people in the UK are estimated to have Lilleigh as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4688

2010

Births in 2010

4

Latest year

Peak year

2010

4 births

Estimated living

4

2026

Meaning

What does Lilleigh mean?

The given name Lilleigh is a relatively modern invention, originating in the late 20th or early 21st century. It appears to be a combination of the traditional English names Lily and Leigh, which were both originally derived from different sources.

The name Lily comes from the Latin word for the lily flower, "lilium." This flower has held symbolic meaning throughout history, representing purity and innocence in many cultures. The name Leigh is an English surname that originated as a place name, referring to a meadow or clearing.

While the individual components of Lilleigh have a long history, the combined name itself is a recent creation. There are no known historical references or ancient texts that mention the name Lilleigh specifically.

The earliest recorded examples of the name Lilleigh are likely from the late 20th or early 21st century, as it became a popular choice for baby names in some English-speaking countries. However, due to its relatively recent origin, there are no famous historical figures or notable individuals from earlier eras who bore this name.

As for modern individuals named Lilleigh, there are a few examples that can be found online, such as Lilleigh Bray, a young Australian influencer and model. However, since the name is so new, there are not yet any well-known figures throughout history who have carried this particular name.

The name Lilleigh appears to be a modern combination of traditional English names, reflecting a trend in recent decades towards creating unique and distinctive names for children. While it lacks a deep historical background, the name Lilleigh represents the creativity and individuality of contemporary naming practices.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Lilleigh by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Lilleigh 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 #4688 4 1

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FAQ

Lilleigh: questions and answers

How popular is the name Lilleigh in the UK right now?

In 2010, Lilleigh was ranked #4688 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.

When was Lilleigh most popular?

The peak year on record was 2010, with 4 babies registered as Lilleigh in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Lilleigh?

A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a combination of Lily and Leigh.

How many people are called Lilleigh in the UK?

A total of 4 babies have been registered as Lilleigh across the 1 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.