Kaileigh
Every Kaileigh since 1985 — 2,774 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kaileigh
Kaileigh is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,156 in 2025 with 25 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1985, 2,774 American babies have been named Kaileigh. Its peak came in 2004, when 124 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kaileigh stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kaileigh year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25 | #5,156 |
| 2024 | 20 | #6,039 |
| 2023 | 30 | #4,605 |
| 2022 | 38 | #3,922 |
| 2021 | 25 | #5,158 |
| 2020 | 38 | #3,810 |
| 2019 | 52 | #3,113 |
| 2018 | 48 | #3,314 |
| 2017 | 71 | #2,523 |
| 2016 | 56 | #2,992 |
| 2015 | 79 | #2,346 |
| 2014 | 82 | #2,280 |
| 2013 | 95 | #2,042 |
| 2012 | 88 | #2,154 |
| 2011 | 119 | #1,734 |
| 2010 | 109 | #1,868 |
| 2009 | 101 | #2,040 |
| 2008 | 107 | #1,971 |
| 2007 | 104 | #1,978 |
| 2006 | 108 | #1,888 |
| 2005 | 120 | #1,660 |
| 2004 | 124 | #1,587 |
| 2003 | 116 | #1,660 |
| 2002 | 101 | #1,786 |
| 2001 | 83 | #2,039 |
| 2000 | 94 | #1,838 |
| 1995 | 41 | #2,902 |
| 1990 | 48 | #2,500 |
| 1985 | 8 | #7,892 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kaileigh in 2025?
Kaileigh ranked #5,156 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 25 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kaileigh?
2,774 babies have been named Kaileigh in the United States since 1985, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kaileigh most popular?
Kaileigh peaked in 2004, when 124 newborns received the name.
Is Kaileigh a boy or girl name?
Kaileigh is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kaileigh rising or falling?
Kaileigh is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.