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Leigh-Ann

Girl name · 176 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Leigh-Ann: 176 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 19 births in 1981.

Leigh-Ann is a hyphenated compound name blending two well-established names. Leigh derives from the Old English *leah*, meaning a woodland clearing or meadow, while Ann is the English form of the Hebrew Hannah, meaning grace or favour. The combination emerged as a stylish double-barrelled choice, especially popular across Scotland and the wider UK from the 1970s onward. Perhaps the most famous bearer is British singer Leigh-Anne Pinnock, a member of the girl group Little Mix, known for her powerful vocals and advocacy. The Leigh-element connects to numerous place names across Britain, such as Leigh in Lancashire and Leigh-on-Sea in Essex, while Ann gives the name its timeless grace. A notable variant is the simpler Leighanne or Leigh-Anne without the hyphen, though the hyphenated form remains the most recognisable. The pairing beautifully balances nature and virtue.