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Everleigh
GirlAmerican (modern coinage), Old English· “boar clearing; variant of Everly”
- Meaning
- boar clearing; variant of Everly
- Origin
- American (modern coinage), Old English
- Pronunciation
- EH-vur-lee
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #194
- US babies 2025
- 1,615
- Best rank
- #94 (2020)
- Peak year
- 2020
Meaning and origin of Everleigh
Everleigh is an American (modern coinage) and Old English name that is usually said to mean “boar clearing; variant of Everly”.
Everleigh is a modern spelling of Everly, an English surname taken from a place name made of the Old English eofor, wild boar, and leah, a woodland clearing. The Everly Brothers, the rock and roll duo, made the surname familiar in American music. The -leigh ending gives Everleigh a softer, more feminine look, and many parents also hear the word ever in it, suggesting forever. Everleigh is fresh and contemporary, with Evie and Ev as friendly nicknames. The spellings Everly and Everlee are common alternatives.
Popularity over time
Everleigh first appears in US Social Security records in 2008. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 13 different years, starting in 2013. Its best national rank was #94 in 2020, the same year it reached its highest count of 2,827 babies. In 2025, 1,615 babies were named Everleigh, and it ranked #194 nationally. That is 238% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #1,278 in 2010 and #194 in 2025. Of the 20,924 US girls named Everleigh since records began, 65% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 7,204 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Arya, Eliza, Cora, Ryleigh, and Ariella.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Everleigh ranked highest in West Virginia, Arkansas, and Alabama.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | #34 | 31 |
| Arkansas | #52 | 41 |
| Alabama | #53 | 62 |
| Kentucky | #62 | 57 |
| Mississippi | #88 | 25 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Everleigh is usually pronounced EH-vur-lee, with three syllables. It has nine letters, starts with E and ends in “-gh”.
Middle names for Everleigh
A few middle names that flow with Everleigh: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Everleigh
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Everleigh mean?
Everleigh is an American (modern coinage) and Old English name that is usually said to mean “boar clearing; variant of Everly”.
What is the origin of the name Everleigh?
Everleigh has modern American and Old English roots. Everleigh is a modern spelling of Everly, an English surname taken from a place name made of the Old English eofor, wild boar, and leah, a woodland clearing.
Is Everleigh a popular name?
Yes. Everleigh ranked #194 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Everleigh a boy or girl name?
Everleigh is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Everleigh?
Everleigh is usually pronounced EH-vur-lee. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings