Meadow of flax or lake meadow
A modern compound name likely derived from the Old English elements 'lin', meaning flax, or the Welsh 'llyn', meaning lake, combined with 'leah', meaning a meadow or clearing. It follows the popular trend of using the -leigh suffix to create a soft, pastoral feel.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Linleigh in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).