Jayleigh Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Jayleigh means 'intelligent meadow' or 'communicative clearing'.
Meaning of the Name Jayleigh
Jayleigh is a modern English name that is a combination of the names Jay and Leigh. Jay is derived from the bird species, known for its intelligence and communication skills. Leigh is a variant of the name Lee, which means 'meadow' or 'clearing' in Old English. Together, Jayleigh can be interpreted as 'intelligent meadow' or 'communicative clearing'.
Popularity of the Name Jayleigh
The popularity for the name Jayleigh peaked in popularity in the year 2011 with 101 births, which ranked number 3,511 out of 31,479 unique names for that year. Jayleigh had the most female births in 2011 with 101, which ranked number 1,952 out of 19,581 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Jayleigh has declined sharply over the last ten years from 97 births to 51 births, a decline of -47.42%. Among females, Jayleigh has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 97 births to 51 births, a decline of -47.42%.
Nationwide Popularity of Jayleigh
- 20 Year Trend of Jayleigh: 168.42%
- 10 Year Trend of Jayleigh: -47.42%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Jayleigh: -47.42%
Popularity of Jayleigh by State
Among females, Jayleigh was most popular in Southeastern states with 8 births in the region. It was most commonly used in AL, with 8 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Jayleigh. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 588 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 3305 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Jayleigh
- Total Births of Jayleigh: 48 (-6.23%)
- Female Births of Jayleigh: 48 (-6.23%)
Given the downward trend of Jayleigh over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -6.23% decrease in total births, for a total of 48 births in 2024. For Females, births for Jayleigh have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 48 female births in 2024, a decrease of -6.23%.