Riverleigh

An uncommon pick — distinctive and rare.

Girl's nameDeclining
#5395 513in 2024

Meaning & Origin

Riverleigh is a girl's baby name of Old English origin, a compound of River — from the Latin riparia, meaning 'bank of a stream' — and Leigh (meadow, clearing). Together they create a serene nature name that evokes a meadow by a flowing river.

Nature compound names like Riverleigh sit comfortably in the current trend for names that paint natural landscapes — combining two beloved elements into something entirely fresh.

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Popularity Over Time

Riverleigh has 8+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2017.

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Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Riverleigh
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s106
2010s30

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(8 years, 20172024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Riverleigh
YearBirthsRank
202424#5395
202321#5908
202221#5940
202116#7192
202024#5284
201912#9005
201810#10411
20178#12505

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (20172024) · Methodology