Kaleigh

Meaning of Kaleigh

Kaleigh is thought to mean "slim and fair" or "slender." It is a modern variation of the name Kaylee or Cailey.

Kaleigh has Irish roots — browse every Irish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Kaleigh

After ranking as high as #400 in 2001, Kaleigh has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Kaleigh

• Kaylee DeFer
  American actress
• Kaylee Bryant
  American actress
• Kaylee McKeown
  Australian swimmer
• Kaylee Hartung
  American sports journalist
• Kaylee Rutland
  American country singer

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Questions about the name Kaleigh

What does the name Kaleigh mean?

Kaleigh means kaleigh is thought to mean "slim and fair" or "slender." it is a modern variation of the name kaylee or cailey, and it comes from Irish origins.

Is Kaleigh a boy's or a girl's name?

Kaleigh is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Kaleigh?

Kaleigh did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Kaleigh most popular?

Kaleigh peaked at #400 in 2001.