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Katie-Leigh

Girl name · 17 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Katie-Leigh: 17 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 7 births in 2009.

The name Katie-Leigh blends two popular Scottish names: Katie, a diminutive of Katherine, which comes from the Greek *katharos* meaning “pure,” and Leigh, an English surname from the Old English *leah* for “clearing” or “meadow.” Its best-known bearer is American voice actress Katie Leigh, famed for voicing characters in *The Smurfs* and *Darkwing Duck*. While no major place is directly named after a Katie-Leigh, Leigh itself appears in many Scottish locations like Leigh (as a village name) and shares roots with place names ending in “-ley.” This double-barrelled style reflects a modern Scottish trend of pairing classic names with nature-inspired second halves, making Katie-Leigh feel both traditional and fresh. It has appeared in Scottish birth records since the late 20th century, often chosen for its rhythmic, feminine charm.

Girl 4 of 52 years

Peak year
20097 babies
Latest (2014)
#8023 babies
Total births
17since 2008
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2009 · 7
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).