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Leith
BoyMeaning of Leith: Scottish: 'river'
Leith is a boy's name most strongly associated with Scottish naming. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 7500th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025 and 5119th in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#7500
10 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#5119
3 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
769
First recorded 1916 · peak 2018
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
86% boys · 14% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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