Kayleigh

Rank 528th Girl Name

In 2022, the name Kayleigh was 528th most popular baby name for girls and 1,040th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 588 babies were named Kayleigh in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 5,714 babies in the United States were named Kayleigh. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 0.5% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Kayleigh is around 19 years old.

The name "Kayleigh" is not common today.

Nicknames for Kayleigh include Kay and Leigh.

Kayleigh Meaning & Origin

The name "Kayleigh" is of Gaelic origin and it typically means "pure" or "beautiful", evoking connotations of innocence and charm.

The name Kayleigh is described as vivacious, charismatic and adventurous.

Pronunciation

Kayleigh is pronounced key-lee in English. The name Kayleigh has 8 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Kayleigh

  • The name Kayleigh was made popular by a song of the same title by the British rock band Marillion.

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Geography

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