Kayleigh: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced KAY-lee · 2 syllables
A given name transferred from the surname, variant of Kaylee.
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- KAY-lee
- US rank (2025)
- #799
- US babies a year
- about 508 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2000
- Style
- Modern
How popular is Kayleigh?
Kayleigh was the #799 name in the US in 2025, given to 340 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 56% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2000.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #799 |
| Scotland | #370 |
| Northern Ireland | #246 |
| Ireland | #211 |
| Australia | #974 |
How old are people named Kayleigh?
Half of US adults named Kayleigh are older than 26; most are between 18 and 39. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Names like Kayleigh
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
Questions about Kayleigh
How do you pronounce Kayleigh?
Kayleigh is pronounced KAY-lee.
How popular is the name Kayleigh?
Kayleigh was the #799 name in the US in 2025, given to 340 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 56% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2000.
How old are people named Kayleigh?
Half of US adults named Kayleigh are older than 26. Most are between 18 and 39.