Leibish is of Hebrew origin, derived from the word "lev" meaning heart. It is primarily used as a masculine given name and is associated with Jewish culture. The name Leibish gained prominence among Ashkenazi Jews in Eastern Europe during the 19th century. It is often short for longer names like Levi Yitzchak or Leibel, which also mean "heart of Isaac" or "heart of God," respectively. Today, Leibish remains a less common but historically significant name, with some families continuing to use it as a means of honoring their Jewish heritage and traditions.
The name Leibish experienced a significant increase in popularity over the years, with a steady rise from 6 births per year between 1992 and 2012, peaking at 25 births in 2022, after which it declined slightly to 22 births in 2023. The total number of births recorded for this name over the given period is 197.