Kayleigh
Kayleigh: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ΛkeΙͺli/
Meaning and origin of Kayleigh
- A female given name transferred from the surname, variant of Kaylee.
How popular is Kayleigh?
Since 1880, 34,561 girls and 7 boys in the U.S. have been named Kayleigh (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #227 in 2009. Its highest rank for boys was #9465 in 2004. In 2025 it ranked #804 for girls, with 340 babies given the name.
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Kayleigh FAQ
What does the name Kayleigh mean?
A female given name transferred from the surname, variant of Kaylee.
What is the origin of the name Kayleigh?
Kayleigh is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Kayleigh?
Since 1880, 34,561 girls and 7 boys in the U.S. have been named Kayleigh (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #227 in 2009. Its highest rank for boys was #9465 in 2004. In 2025 it ranked #804 for girls, with 340 babies given the name.
Is Kayleigh a boy or girl name?
Kayleigh is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 34,561 girls and 7 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880β2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.