Kayleigh Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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A Deep Dive

Kayleigh Overview

Meaning

Slender, slim, woodland, clearing

Gender

Girl

Origin

Irish, Old English

Etymology

Derived from the Irish name “Caoilfhionn,” meaning “slender” and “fair,” combined with the American use of “Kay” and “Leigh”​.

Pronunciation

/ˈkeɪ.li/

Popularity

Kayleigh is particularly popular in English-speaking countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, and Ireland. In the USA, it ranked #631 for girls in 2023​.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

8 letters

Numerology

6 (Nurturing, Responsible, Balanced)

Name Styles

Modern, Cute, Cool

Associated Traits

Friendly, creative, graceful, resilient

Name Day

February 2nd, July 9 (Hungary)
A Deep Dive

Kayleigh Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Kailee, Kaley, Kaylee, Kayley, Kaylie, Caylee, Kayleigh, Cayleigh, Kaileigh, Kailey

Common Nicknames

Kay, Kaye, Lee, Kay-Kay, Leigh, Kayl, Kaylee

Diminutives

Grace, Rose, Marie, Jane, Elizabeth, Ann, Faith, Claire, Lynn, Nicole

Famous People

  • Kayleigh Morris
    (Reality TV Star)
  • Kayleigh Pearson
    (Model)
  • Kayleigh Green
    (Footballer)
  • Kayleigh Gilbert
    (Actress)
  • Kayleigh Goldsworthy
    (Musician)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Kayleigh Gibbs
    ("Emmerdale," TV Series)
  • "Kayleigh"
    (Song by Marillion)
  • Kayleigh
    ("My Mad Fat Diary," TV Series)
  • Kayleigh
    ("EastEnders," TV Series)
  • Kayleigh
    ("Casualty," TV Series)

What Is the Meaning of Kayleigh?

Kayleigh means “slender,” “slim,” “woodland,” or “clearing.” Those with this name often exhibit an elegant and graceful demeanor, reflecting the natural and serene qualities of a woodland clearing.

What Is the Origin of The Name Kayleigh?

Kayleigh has origins in Irish and Old English naming traditions. It is derived from the Irish name “Caollaidhe,” meaning “slender,” and combines “Kay,” which can mean “rejoice,” with “Leigh,” meaning “meadow.”

Kayleigh Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Kayleigh in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#4182021#5282022#6312023
Top 3 Rankings#2272009#2392008#2442010

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Kayleigh

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023631
(-103 from 2022)
466
(-124 from 2022)
0.02664
2022528
(-110 from 2021)
590
(-163 from 2021)
0.03290
2021418
(+19 from 2020)
753
(+53 from 2020)
0.04203
2020437
(+51 from 2019)
700
(+56 from 2019)
0.03960
2019488
(-37 from 2018)
644
(-61 from 2018)
0.03510
2018451
(-60 from 2017)
705
(-91 from 2017)
0.03791
2017391
(-43 from 2016)
796
(-161 from 2016)
0.04214
2016348
(-24 from 2015)
957
(-51 from 2015)
0.04943
2015324
(-46 from 2014)
1008
(-165 from 2014)
0.05167
2014278
(+1 from 2013)
1173
(+38 from 2013)
0.05996
2013279
(-14 from 2012)
1135
(-92 from 2012)
0.05888
2012265
(-19 from 2011)
1227
(-59 from 2011)
0.06326
2011246
(-2 from 2010)
1286
(-12 from 2010)
0.06637
2010244
(-17 from 2009)
1298
(-151 from 2009)
0.06620
2009227
(+12 from 2008)
1449
(+15 from 2008)
0.07155
2008239
(+10 from 2007)
1434
(+38 from 2007)
0.06885
2007249
(+17 from 2006)
1396
(+166 from 2006)
0.06596
2006266
(-1 from 2005)
1230
(-4 from 2005)
0.05884
2005265
(+20 from 2004)
1234
(+73 from 2004)
0.06080
2004285
(+5 from 2003)
1161
(+89 from 2003)
0.05754
2003290
(+34 from 2002)
1072
(+127 from 2002)
0.05343
2002324
(-3 from 2001)
945
(-17 from 2001)
0.04785
2001321
(+28 from 2000)
962
(+77 from 2000)
0.04856
2000349
(+14 from 1999)
885
(+67 from 1999)
0.04434
1999363
(+1 from 1998)
818
(+25 from 1998)
0.04202
1998364
(+19 from 1997)
793
(+103 from 1997)
0.04091
1997383
(+28 from 1996)
690
(+57 from 1996)
0.03614
1996411
(+20 from 1995)
633
(+35 from 1995)
0.03302
1995431
(+5 from 1994)
598
(+22 from 1994)
0.03112
1994436
(-34 from 1993)
576
(-45 from 1993)
0.02955
1993402
(+5 from 1992)
621
(-6 from 1992)
0.03150
1992407
(-17 from 1991)
627
(-31 from 1991)
0.03128
1991390
(+24 from 1990)
658
(+38 from 1990)
0.03236
1990414
(-7 from 1989)
620
(+11 from 1989)
0.03018
1989407
(+5 from 1988)
609
(+44 from 1988)
0.03057
1988412
(+3 from 1987)
565
(+28 from 1987)
0.02938
1987415
(-94 from 1986)
537
(-211 from 1986)
0.02865
1986321
(+472 from 1985)
748
(+537 from 1985)
0.04053
1985793
(+7358 from 1984)
211
(+204 from 1984)
0.01143
19848151
First SSA data recorded
7
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19830
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0.0000
19820
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American States Popularity Rankings for Kayleigh

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#4122021#6212022#6462023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#4042021#5112022#4872023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#6892021#10182022#11182023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#4362021#4952022#7042023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#4682021#6092022#6872023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#2672021#3392022#4052023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#3012021#4312022#6652023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#4262021#4152022#4762023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#3262021#2552022#3632023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#3542021#7332022#10152023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#5682021#6162022#7002023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#3892021#7292022#5642023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#3322021#3432022#7302023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#2342021#2302022#4482023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#2132021#3382022#5012023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#6632021#8912022#9912023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#2632021#2862022#8972023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#6812021#4972022#6872023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#1622021#1912022#1522023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#3032021#4202022#3942023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#2222021#1992022#3602023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#4642021#6902022#9782023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#5662021#9962022#8962023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#6212021#6642022#11782023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#5592020#4462021#5622023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#3302021#2972022#3432023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#3422017#5312019#6852020

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#2992021#6302022#4512023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#7222020#8202022#9812023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#5422019#3812020#4112021

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#3532021#3552022#3312023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#4682019#4142021#5372023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#7242017#6482020#8022021

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#2392016#2262017#2342020

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#1892017#2152021#3652022

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1282013#1452014#2032017

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#2942013#3452014#3912015

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1222013#2052014#1692016

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#7392016#6012019#6592020

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#6662013#8002016#5272017

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#5182016#4982017#4092021

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1732016#2052019#1332022

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#4202012#2832013#4212016

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1912007#1302008#2002012

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#802006#1092009#912011

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1502009#2272013#1332014

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#2002008#1922011#2102013

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1732004#1982011#2082014

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2472002#1792005

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#942004#1172005

Popularity Rankings for Kayleigh in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#2282021#1832022#2262023

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#2512012#3272016#3602020

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#3502021#2662022#3912023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#3702020#4422021#3242022

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#6692020#5742021#9172022

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#6382016#9902018#9802019

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#7342014

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#8322003#9962004#9142015

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Kayleigh a Name for Boys or Girls?

Kayleigh remains primarily a female name, celebrated for its beautiful and flowing sound.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Kayleigh

Kayleigh in Famous People Names and Pop Culture

  • Kayleigh Morris (Reality TV Star, 1988): A Welsh reality TV personality featured on shows like "Ex on the Beach" and "Big Brother."
  • Kayleigh Pearson (Model, 1985): An English model best known for winning FHM's High Street Honey competition in 2003.
  • Kayleigh Green (Footballer, 1988): A Welsh professional footballer playing for Brighton & Hove Albion and the Wales national team.
  • Kayleigh Gilbert (Actress, 1993): A South African actress noted for her roles in "Reborn" and "Windows."
  • Kayleigh Goldsworthy (Musician, 1985): An American singer and songwriter, co-lead singer of the band The Scarlet Ending.
  • Kayleigh Gibbs ("Emmerdale," 2001 TV Series): A character featured in the popular British soap opera.
  • "Kayleigh" (1985 Song): A hit song by the British rock band Marillion.
  • Kayleigh ("My Mad Fat Diary," 2013 TV Series): A character in this British teen comedy-drama series.
  • Kayleigh ("EastEnders," 2018 TV Series): A minor character appearing in this iconic British soap opera.
  • Kayleigh ("Casualty," 2010 TV Series): A character featured in this long-running British medical drama series.
  • None

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