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Mayleigh

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Pronounced MAY-lee /ˈmeɪ.li/High

Meaning: Modern American blend of May — the spring month and Margaret pet form — with the decorative -leigh endingMedium

In 30 seconds: The month of May with a -leigh ribbon: springtime freshness in 2010s spelling. Sister to Maeleigh, cousin to Kaylee and Baylee.

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Origin MediumAmerican

MeaningModern American blend of May — the spring month and Margaret pet form — with the decorative -leigh ending

U.S. rank (2025)#2400 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births75 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 892

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Mayleigh blends May — the blossom month, used as a given name since Victorian times and doubling as a pet form of Mary and Margaret — with -leigh, the elaborated -lee that distinguishes modern spellings like Everleigh and Oakleigh. It carries no ancient etymology; its charm is seasonal and phonetic.

The name appears in recent U.S. records alongside Maylee, Maeleigh, and Maelee, all rare and all riding the revival of Mae/May sounds. It remains an uncommon, sunshine-flavored choice.

Did you know? May became a girls' name in the Victorian era alongside June and April — month names that let parents bottle a season; the -leigh ending is strictly a modern American vintage.

Overall data confidence 80%

Behind the Name — May — blend component

Variations

MayleeMaeleighMaelee

Nicknames

May

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If you like Mayleigh…

Maylee— the simpler spelling of the same blend

Kaylee— the rhyming giant of the -lee generation

Baylee— a fellow two-syllable -lee favorite

Everleigh— shares the upscale -leigh spelling fashion

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mayleigh mean?

Mayleigh is a modern blend of May — the spring month, also a pet form of Mary and Margaret — with the decorative -leigh ending.

How do you pronounce Mayleigh?

It's said MAY-lee /ˈmeɪ.li/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Mayleigh a boy or girl name?

Mayleigh is a girl's name.

How popular is Mayleigh?

Mayleigh is a rare, modern spelling in the U.S.