UK girl's name
Taleigha
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a variant or combination of other names.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2017. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Taleigha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Taleigha popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2017 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5765, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2012, with 4 births.
This profile covers 10 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2010 to 2017. 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 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 10 living people in the UK are called Taleigha. 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 2018 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Taleigha ranked #5765 for girls in England and Wales in 2017, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2012, when 4 girls were registered as Taleigha.
- • About 10 living people in the UK are estimated to have Taleigha as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5765
2017
Births in 2017
3
Latest year
Peak year
2012
4 births
Estimated living
10
2026
Meaning
What does Taleigha mean?
The name Taleigha appears to be a modern, invented name without any clear historical origins or etymology. It is likely a creative spelling variation of the names Talia or Taliah, which have Hebrew roots meaning "dew from God" or "morning dew." However, the specific etymology and meaning behind the spelling "Taleigha" are uncertain.
There are no known references to this particular spelling of the name in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records from specific cultures or time periods. It does not seem to be derived from or related to any ancient words or languages.
Given its relatively recent emergence, there are no recorded examples or notable historical figures with the name Taleigha from earlier eras. It appears to be a modern invention, possibly inspired by other names like Talia or Taliah but with a unique spelling variation.
Without a clear historical background or established use in earlier times, it is difficult to provide a detailed account of the name's origins, meaning, or any significant individuals who bore this particular spelling throughout history. Taleigha appears to be a contemporary name choice without a deep-rooted historical context.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Taleigha over time
The chart below shows babies named Taleigha registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2010 to 2017. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Taleigha, the clearest high point is 2012. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2017, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Taleigha by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Taleigha 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 | #5437 | 10 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Taleigha
- Tia 15,569
- Thea 12,888
- Tilly 11,524
- Taylor 7,401
- Tegan 6,583
- Tabitha 6,462
- Talia 5,198
- Tara 5,114
- Tiffany 4,653
- Tallulah 4,442
- Tiana 3,570
- Tamara 3,405
FAQ
Taleigha: questions and answers
How popular is the name Taleigha in the UK right now?
In 2017, Taleigha was ranked #5765 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Taleigha most popular?
The peak year on record was 2012, with 4 babies registered as Taleigha in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Taleigha?
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a variant or combination of other names.
How many people are called Taleigha in the UK?
A total of 10 babies have been registered as Taleigha across the 3 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.