Kayleigh Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Kayleigh is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Kayleigh?
Kayleigh is spelled K-A-Y-L-E-I-G-H. The name has 8 letters.
Kayleigh at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Kayleigh is a modern elaboration combining the elements of the names Kay and Leigh.
- Origin
- Kayleigh is commonly associated with English-speaking cultures as a contemporary variant of Kaylee and its related forms, which themselves have roots in…
- Pronunciation
- KAY-lee · 2 syllables
Kayleigh Popularity in 2025
Rank#799
Recorded Births340
- Girls usage fell 69 places to #799 and recorded 46 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Kayleigh Mean?
Kayleigh is a modern elaboration combining the elements of the names Kay and Leigh.
Origin: Kayleigh is commonly associated with English-speaking cultures as a contemporary variant of Kaylee and its related forms, which themselves have roots in the combination of Kay and Lee/Leigh.
How Do You Pronounce Kayleigh?
PronunciationKAY-lee
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Kayleigh?
- History
- The use of Kayleigh as a given name became popular in late 20th century English-speaking countries, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States, reflecting a trend of combining or altering existing names.
Kayleigh Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2003 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 340 | #799 |
| 2024 | Girls | 386 | #730 |
| 2023 | Girls | 469 | #631 |
| 2022 | Girls | 590 | #529 |
| 2021 | Girls | 754 | #417 |
| 2020 | Girls | 706 | #435 |
| 2019 | Girls | 644 | #488 |
| 2018 | Girls | 707 | #450 |
| 2017 | Girls | 798 | #390 |
| 2016 | Girls | 958 | #348 |
| 2015 | Girls | 1,008 | #324 |
| 2014 | Girls | 1,174 | #278 |
| 2013 | Girls | 1,135 | #279 |
| 2012 | Girls | 1,227 | #265 |
| 2011 | Girls | 1,286 | #246 |
| 2010 | Girls | 1,298 | #244 |
| 2009 | Girls | 1,450 | #227 |
| 2008 | Girls | 1,435 | #239 |
| 2007 | Girls | 1,396 | #250 |
| 2006 | Girls | 1,230 | #266 |
| 2005 | Girls | 1,234 | #265 |
| 2004 | Girls | 1,161 | #285 |
| 2004 | Boys | 7 | #8,927 |
| 2003 | Girls | 1,072 | #290 |
When Was Kayleigh Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2009 · Girls
1,450 recorded births
National rank #227
2008 · Girls
1,435 recorded births
National rank #239
2007 · Girls
1,396 recorded births
National rank #250
2010 · Girls
1,298 recorded births
National rank #244
Where Kayleigh Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MS | #218 | 12 |
| SC | #278 | 18 |
| AL | #372 | 13 |
| AR | #376 | 8 |
| NC | #510 | 21 |
| TN | #532 | 14 |
| PA | #647 | 15 |
| KY | #653 | 6 |