Mayleigh Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Invented
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Mayleigh means a fresh start in a beautiful natural setting.
Meaning of the Name Mayleigh
Mayleigh is a modern invented name, likely derived from the names May and Leigh. May symbolizes the month of May, which is associated with blooming flowers and new beginnings. Leigh is a variant of the Old English word 'leah', which means clearing or meadow. Therefore, Mayleigh can be interpreted as a name that signifies a fresh start in a beautiful natural setting.
Popularity of the Name Mayleigh
The popularity for the name Mayleigh peaked in popularity in the year 2018 with 60 births, which ranked number 5,061 out of 29,661 unique names for that year. Mayleigh had the most female births in 2018 with 60, which ranked number 2,804 out of 18,126 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Mayleigh has increased sharply over the last ten years from 45 births to 60 births, an increase of 33.33%. Among females, Mayleigh has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 45 births to 60 births, an increase of 33.33%.
Nationwide Popularity of Mayleigh
- 10 Year Trend of Mayleigh: 33.33%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Mayleigh: 33.33%
Popularity of Mayleigh by State
Among females, Mayleigh was most popular in Southeastern states with 17 births in the region. It was most commonly used in AL, with 6 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Mayleigh. 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 | 6 | 740 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 923 |
| KY | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 725 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1014 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Mayleigh
- Total Births of Mayleigh: 62 (2.92%)
- Female Births of Mayleigh: 62 (2.92%)
Given the upward trend of Mayleigh over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 2.92% increase in total births, for a total of 62 births in 2024. For Females, births for Mayleigh have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 62 female births in 2024, an increase of 2.92%.