Ava-Leigh
Germanic and Old English · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Ava-Leigh
The name 'Ava-Leigh' is a modern compound name, combining 'Ava', likely derived from the Latin 'avis' meaning "bird" or from the Germanic 'Ava' meaning "desired," with 'Leigh', an Old English word for "meadow" or "clearing." It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States and United Kingdom, with no specific religious ties, and gained popularity in the late 20th century as part of the trend for hyphenated double-barreled names.
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Etymology
The name 'Ava-Leigh' is a modern compound name, combining 'Ava', likely derived from the Latin 'avis' meaning "bird" or from the Germanic 'Ava' meaning "desired," with 'Leigh', an Old English word for "meadow" or "clearing." It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States and United Kingdom, with no specific religious ties, and gained popularity in the late 20th century as part of the trend for hyphenated double-barreled names.
Ava-Leigh currently ranks #1,541 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2017.
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