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Zaleigh

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Pronounced ZAY-lee /ˈzeɪ.li/High

Meaning: A modern name, variously a Za- + -leigh coinage or an echo of Zaylee/Bailey; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A modern name; a Zaylee/Bailey echo: Zaleigh. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'ZAY-lee'). Routes uncertain.
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Origin LowAmerican
MeaningA modern name, variously a Za- + -leigh coinage or an echo of Zaylee/Bailey; routes uncertain
U.S. rank (2024)#10217 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 215

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202120052024

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

Zaleigh is a modern name, variously a Za- + -leigh coinage or an echo of Zaylee/Bailey (routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). A crisp, modern name (said 'ZAY-lee').

In the U.S. it appears very recently, part of the -leigh trend. Rare, a-recent-coinage, and crisp.

Did you know? Zaleigh is a modern name, variously a Za- + -leigh coinage — a crisp, modern name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'ZAY-lee').
Overall data confidence 16%
U.S. Social Security Administration name files — routes uncertain

Variations

ZayleeZaleighZailee

Nicknames

Zae

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If you like Zaleigh…

Zaylee— a kin spelling
Zaely— a kin spelling
Bailey— a fellow -leigh girls' name
Kaylee— a companion -lee girls' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zaleigh mean?

Zaleigh is a modern name, variously a Za- + -leigh coinage or an echo of Zaylee/Bailey; we flag it honestly.

How do you pronounce Zaleigh?

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

Is Zaleigh a boy or girl name?

Zaleigh is a girl's name.

How popular is Zaleigh?

Zaleigh is a very rare name in the U.S.

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