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At a Glance: Name: Everleigh – Meaning: wild boar's woodland clearing – Origin: Old English (place name/surname) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: EV-ur-lee
Everleigh (pronounced EV-ur-lee) is an Old English name built from two older words: eofor, meaning 'wild boar,' and leah, meaning 'woodland clearing.' You'll often see it described as linked to the word 'ever,' as in eternal — but that's not the actual root; the name literally traces back to a boar's clearing in the woods, not to any idea of foreverness. It fits nicely among bohemian, free-spirit, storybook-style names popular with today's parents.
Meaning & Origin of Everleigh
Meaning: Wild boar's woodland clearing.
Origin: Old English (place name/surname).
A common claim: Popularly linked to the word 'ever,' as in eternal or always. Actually: The real root is Old English eofor, 'wild boar,' not 'ever' — combined with leah, 'woodland clearing.'
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Everleigh
Phonetic: EV-ur-lee IPA: /ˈɛvərli/
Popularity of Everleigh
Everleigh peaked at #94 in 2020, when 2,825 girls were given the name, and has since settled to #164 in 2024 with 1,852 babies — still a widely used name, just past its high point.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 2008–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Everleigh mean?
Wild boar’s woodland clearing. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Everleigh)
How do you pronounce Everleigh?
Everleigh is pronounced EV-ur-lee (IPA: /ˈɛvərli/).
Is Everleigh a popular name right now?
Everleigh peaked at #94 in 2020 and is ranked #164 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 2008–2024.)
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