What does the name Kayleigh mean?

The name Kayleigh means "Pure".

What is the origin of the name Kayleigh?

Kayleigh is a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Kayleigh?

In 2023, 385 babies were named Kayleigh in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Is Kayleigh a girl's name?

Yes, Kayleigh is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Kayleigh

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Births Last Year: 385 ↘

All-Time Total: 34,212

Peak Year: 2009

Kayleigh is a modern English name, likely derived from the combination of the names Kay and Leigh. It does not have a specific historical or cultural origin.

Notable Namesakes

Kayleigh McEnany - Political commentator, former White House press secretary.
Kayleigh Morris - Reality TV personality, appeared on "Ex on the Beach."
Kayleigh Pearson - Glamour model, appeared in men's magazines.
Kayleigh Dray - Journalist, editor at Cosmopolitan UK.
Kayleigh Swenson - Fitness model, social media influencer.
Kayleigh Marie Morgan - Singer, songwriter, known for covers on YouTube.

Complementary Names / Sisters

Girl names closely related to Kayleigh

Nyla Skylar Nylah Makenzie Mckenzie Kali Miracle Khloe

Complementary Names / Brothers

Boy names closely related to Kayleigh

John Amari Kaiden Caiden Kameron Anderson Bryson Brayden

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Kayleigh

Cailyn Caitlin Caitlyn Caitlynn Cara Caren Carin Carina

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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