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Leith Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Leith

"A port and suburban town within the City of Edinburgh council area, Scotland."

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Male 📈 Peak 2018 👥 759 in US
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Meaning
A port and suburban town within the City of Edinburgh council area, Scotland.
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
759
Life Path
Number 9

📖 What Does Leith Mean?

Leith is a suburb to the north of Edinburgh, Scotland, lying at the mouth of the Water of Leith. It is home to the Port of Leith.

🌐 From Wikipedia Source ↗

Leith is a suburb to the north of Edinburgh, Scotland, lying at the mouth of the Water of Leith. It is home to the Port of Leith.…

Root Element
Leith
Core Meaning
"A port and suburban town within the City of Edinburgh council area, Scotland."
Language

🔢 Numerology of Leith

L 3
E 5
I 9
T 2
H 8
SUM 9
9
Life Path
Compassion & Idealism
5
Soul Urge
Freedom & Adventure
4
Personality
Stability & Hard Work

Life Path 9 — Compassion & Idealism: Humanitarian, selfless, and globally-minded.

Gender Distribution

♂ Male86%
♀ Female14%

Based on 759 US Social Security records

📈 US Popularity

Total US bearers 759
Peak year 2018 (23)
First recorded 1916
Last recorded 2024
Gender Predominantly Male
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Leith" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A port and suburban town within the City of Edinburgh council area, Scotland.".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form, established across English-speaking and Muslim communities.

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Today (2026)

~759 people named Leith in the US. Peaked in 2018 with 23 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Leith?

The Life Path number for Leith is 9, associated with Compassion & Idealism. Soul Urge: 5. Personality: 4.

Is Leith a boy or girl name?

Leith is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 86% male and 14% female.

How many people are named Leith in the US?

Approximately 759 people in the United States are named Leith. The name peaked in 2018 with 23 recorded uses.

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