Find out how popular the first name Amaleigh has been for the last 1 years (from 2020 to 2020) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Amaleigh by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Amaleigh is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2020, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Amaleigh.

The history of the first name Amaleigh

The name Amaleigh is a modern invention, likely created by combining the names Amalia and Leigh. It does not have a direct historical origin or linguistic root.

Amalia is a German and Spanish name derived from the Germanic name Amal, meaning "work." Amal was a popular name among the Goths and other Germanic tribes during the Middle Ages. Leigh is an English surname that became a feminine given name, derived from the Old English word "leah," meaning a meadow or clearing in a forest.

There are no known historical references or ancient texts mentioning the name Amaleigh specifically. As a newly created name, there are no famous historical figures who bore this name.

While Amaleigh itself is a modern invention, the name Amalia has a longer history. Some notable individuals named Amalia include:

1. Amalia of Oldenburg (1818-1875), Queen consort of Greece as the wife of King Otto of Greece.
2. Amalia of Solms-Braunfels (1602-1675), Princess of Orange as the wife of Frederick Henry, Prince of Orange.
3. Amalia of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach (1830-1853), Princess of the United Kingdom as the wife of Prince Henry of the Netherlands.
4. Amalia Mendoza (1923-2001), Mexican singer and actress.
5. Amalia Rodrigues (1920-1999), Portuguese folk singer and actress, known as the "Queen of Fado."

While the name Amaleigh is a relatively new creation, it draws inspiration from older names with rich histories, particularly Amalia. However, as a distinct name, Amaleigh does not have a documented historical lineage or famous bearers prior to its modern usage.

Data source

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