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Adleigh
Pronounced AD-lee /ˈædliː/High
Meaning: Noble meadow or noble wood clearing; from Old English adel and leahMedium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
History & Origin
Adleigh is a creative modern spelling of Adley, itself derived from an Old English surname and place name combining adel (noble) and leah (wood clearing, meadow). The surname Adley was borne by various English families, and the given name form emerged in the 20th century. The -leigh spelling variant is a distinctly modern American trend that began accelerating in the 2000s.
The -leigh spelling appeals to parents looking for a visually distinctive alternative to the more common Adley or Adlee. It sits comfortably alongside similar names such as Hadleigh, Paisleigh, and Releigh in contemporary American baby-naming culture.
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What does the name Adleigh mean?
Adleigh means 'noble meadow' or 'noble wood clearing,' from the Old English elements adel (noble) and leah (clearing).
How do you pronounce Adleigh?
Adleigh is pronounced AD-lee /ˈædliː/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Adleigh a boy or girl name?
Adleigh is used as a girls' name, though the root name Adley is occasionally unisex.
How popular is Adleigh?
Adleigh is a rare spelling variant; the base form Adley has been rising in U.S. charts for girls in the 2010s and 2020s.