Avaleigh
An invented name combining the elements "ava" and "leigh".
Name Census estimates that about 1,156 living Americans carry the first name Avaleigh. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Avaleigh today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Avaleigh births was 2021 (98 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Avaleigh. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Avaleigh with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Avaleigh is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 9 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.2K
~ 1 in 296,500 Americans
Peak year
2021
98 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,817
Tracked since 2005
Popularity
Avaleigh: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Avaleigh from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 677 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Avaleigh remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Avaleigh by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Avaleigh during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Avaleighs live
The SSA's state-level files cover 17 states and territories. Texas, Florida, Georgia recorded the most babies named Avaleigh, while Virginia, New Jersey, Michigan recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 22 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Avaleigh
The name Avaleigh is a relatively modern invention, likely originating as a creative combination of the names Ava and Leigh. While the name itself does not have a long historical lineage, its components can be traced back to various cultures and time periods.
The name Ava is believed to have its roots in the Latin word "avis," meaning "bird." It gained popularity as a given name in the Middle Ages, particularly in Germanic regions. Ava was a common name among medieval German nobility and was borne by several notable figures, such as Saint Ava, a 9th-century abbess from Strasbourg.
The name Leigh, on the other hand, has its origins in the Old English word "leah," meaning "meadow" or "clearing." It was initially a surname derived from the place name Leigh, which was found in various parts of England. Over time, Leigh also became a popular given name, particularly in English-speaking countries.
While the specific combination of Avaleigh is a modern invention, it is worth mentioning a few notable individuals who share elements of this name:
1. Ava Gardner (1922-1990), an American actress known for her roles in films such as "The Killers" and "The Night of the Iguana."
2. Leigh Hunt (1784-1859), an English essayist, poet, and critic who was a central figure in the Romantic movement.
3. Ava DuVernay (born 1972), an American filmmaker and director known for her work on projects like "Selma" and "When They See Us."
4. Leigh Brackett (1915-1978), an American writer and screenwriter who worked on films such as "The Big Sleep" and "Rio Bravo."
5. Ava Lavinia Gardner (1924-1990), an American singer and actress who was a prominent figure in Hollywood's golden age.
While the name Avaleigh may be relatively new, its components have a rich history spanning various cultures and time periods. Its unique combination of elements from different linguistic roots adds to its distinctiveness and charm in the modern era.
People
Avaleigh + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Avaleigh as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Avaleigh: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Avaleigh?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,156 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Avaleigh going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 296,500 US residents.
Is Avaleigh a common name?
We classify Avaleigh as "Rare". It ranks above 91% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,164 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Avaleigh most popular?
The single biggest year for Avaleigh was 2021, when 98 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Avaleigh is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Avaleigh in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Avaleigh a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Avaleigh in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Avaleigh still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Avaleigh in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Avaleigh can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Avaleigh as a first name?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people share the name Avaleigh at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.