Kayleigh

Meaning of Kayleigh

Kayleigh is an Irish name that is a variant of the name Kaylee. It doesn't have a single, agreed-upon meaning, but it's often associated with being 'slim and fair'.

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

Popularity of Kayleigh

Kayleigh has cooled off, slipping to #804 in 2025, down from a peak of #227 in 2009.

Notable people named Kayleigh

• Kayleigh McEnany
  Political commentator, author
• Kayleigh Goldsworthy
  Professional Wrestler
• Kayleigh Pearson
  British Paralympic athlete
• Kayleigh Towgood
  New Zealand field hockey player
• Kayleigh Decker
  American soccer player

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Questions about the name Kayleigh

What does the name Kayleigh mean?

Kayleigh means kayleigh is an irish name that is a variant of the name kaylee. it doesn't have a single, agreed-upon meaning, but it's often associated with being 'slim and fair', and it comes from Irish origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Kayleigh?

In 2025, Kayleigh ranked #804 for girls, down from #730 the year before.

When was Kayleigh most popular?

Kayleigh peaked at #227 in 2009.