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Everleigh

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Pronounced EV-er-lee /ˈɛv.ər.liː/High

Meaning: From an English place name: boar clearing or wild-boar woodland clearing — from Old English <em>eofor</em> (boar) and <em>lēah</em> (woodland clearing, meadow)High

In 30 seconds: An elaborate feminine spelling of the English place-name Everley, meaning 'boar clearing' from Old English. The -leigh ending and three soft syllables give it a romantic, nature-inspired feel that has made it a top-100 girls' name.
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Origin HighEnglish
MeaningFrom an English place name: boar clearing or wild-boar woodland clearing — from Old English <em>eofor</em> (boar) and <em>lēah</em> (woodland clearing, meadow)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,071

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201720082017

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Everleigh is a spelling variation of Everley or Everleigh, an English place name and surname composed of Old English eofor (boar) and lēah (woodland clearing, meadow), meaning 'boar clearing' or 'wild-boar meadow.' Such place-name surnames are a staple of English nomenclature.

As a given name for girls, Everleigh emerged in the U.S. in the 2010s as part of the trend for -leigh spellings and nature/place-name surnames. Influencer families sharing the name on social media helped fuel its rise. It entered the U.S. top 100 girls' names by the late 2010s.

Did you know? The -leigh ending is a common creative feminizing variation of -ley/-ly in modern American naming, transforming place-name surnames into dreamy, lyrical girls' names like Kinsley, Hadleigh, and Everleigh.

Variations

EverleyEverleeEverlie

Nicknames

EverEvieLee

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Kinsley— popular -sley surname girls' name of the same stylistic wave

Frequently Asked

What does the name Everleigh mean?

Everleigh comes from an Old English place name meaning 'boar clearing' or 'wild-boar meadow,' from <em>eofor</em> (boar) and <em>lēah</em> (clearing).

How do you pronounce Everleigh?

Everleigh is pronounced EV-er-lee /ˈɛv.ər.liː/ — three syllables with stress on the first.

Is Everleigh a boy or girl name?

Everleigh is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Everleigh?

Everleigh has been in the U.S. top 100 girls' names since the late 2010s, part of the broader trend for -leigh spelling names.