Neleigh Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Neleigh means 'torch' or 'moonlight'.
Meaning of the Name Neleigh
Neleigh is a variant spelling of the name Nelly, which is a diminutive of the name Helen. Helen is derived from the Greek word 'helene' meaning 'torch' or 'corposant'. It is also believed to have originated from the Greek word 'selene' meaning 'moon'. Neleigh can therefore be interpreted as meaning 'torch' or 'moonlight'.
Popularity of the Name Neleigh
The popularity for the name Neleigh peaked in popularity in the year 2005 with 7 births, which ranked number 22,120 out of 30,165 unique names for that year. Neleigh had the most female births in 2005 with 7, which ranked number 13,008 out of 19,191 female names for that year.
Nationwide Popularity of Neleigh
- 20 Year Trend of Neleigh: -100.00%
Popularity of Neleigh by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Neleigh. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Neleigh in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Neleigh is a great pick!
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