Arleigh Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Scottish
Gender Distribution:
45% Masculine / 55% Feminine
Meaning:
Arleigh means 'a follower of the Lord' in Scottish Gaelic.
Meaning of the Name Arleigh
Arleigh is a variant of the name Arlie, which is derived from the Scottish name Airlie. It is believed to have originated from the Gaelic word 'iarlaith' meaning 'a follower of the Lord'. The name Arleigh has variations in spelling including Arlie, Arle, and Arlea. It can be used for both boys and girls.
Popularity of the Name Arleigh
The popularity for the name Arleigh peaked in popularity in the year 2017 with 43 births, which ranked number 6,338 out of 30,076 unique names for that year. Arleigh had the most female births in 2017 with 43, which ranked number 3,545 out of 18,425 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1921 with 23, which ranked number 1,588 out of 4,985 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Arleigh has increased sharply over the last ten years from 32 births to 43 births, an increase of 34.38%. Among females, Arleigh has increased in popularity over the last ten years from 32 births to 35 births, an increase of 9.38%.
Nationwide Popularity of Arleigh
- 20 Year Trend of Arleigh: 168.75%
- 10 Year Trend of Arleigh: 34.38%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Arleigh: 9.38%
Popularity of Arleigh by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Arleigh. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Arleigh in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Arleigh is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Arleigh
- Total Births of Arleigh: 44 (3.00%)
- Female Births of Arleigh: 35 (0.90%)
Given the upward trend of Arleigh over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 3.00% increase in total births, for a total of 44 births in 2024. For Females, births for Arleigh have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 35 female births in 2024, an increase of 0.90%.