Demileigh
Girl name · 11 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Demileigh: 11 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 5 births in 2004.
Demileigh is a modern, invented name blending "Dem-", likely a short form of Demetria or Demi, with the popular suffix "-leigh" (from Old English *lēah*, meaning "clearing" or "meadow"). The first element is most familiar from actress Demi Moore, whose stage name was inspired by the French *demi*, "half," though it also connects to the Greek goddess Demeter. As a compound, Demileigh carries a gentle, nature-inflected feel—a "clearing for Demeter." While no famous bearers exist yet (the name is rare and recent in Scotland), it shares roots with Demi Lovato, the American singer, and actress Demián Bichir. The name’s structure mirrors that of other -*leigh* creations popular since the 1990s, like Kylie and Ryleigh, offering a distinctive yet familiar option that feels both modern and softly traditional.
Girl 3 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20045 babies
- Latest (2007)
- #7443 babies
- Total births
- 11since 2004
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y