Karleigh
A rare spelling variant of Carly.
Every Karleigh since 1983 — 5,032 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Karleigh
Karleigh is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,425 in 2025 with 45 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1983, 5,032 American babies have been named Karleigh. Its peak came in 2016, when 237 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Karleigh stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Karleigh year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 45 | #3,425 |
| 2024 | 52 | #3,100 |
| 2023 | 84 | #2,239 |
| 2022 | 89 | #2,150 |
| 2021 | 118 | #1,744 |
| 2020 | 156 | #1,403 |
| 2019 | 164 | #1,376 |
| 2018 | 179 | #1,282 |
| 2017 | 183 | #1,288 |
| 2016 | 237 | #1,090 |
| 2015 | 236 | #1,097 |
| 2014 | 230 | #1,107 |
| 2013 | 236 | #1,052 |
| 2012 | 210 | #1,172 |
| 2011 | 225 | #1,094 |
| 2010 | 227 | #1,097 |
| 2009 | 186 | #1,302 |
| 2008 | 213 | #1,195 |
| 2007 | 199 | #1,245 |
| 2006 | 161 | #1,407 |
| 2005 | 160 | #1,359 |
| 2004 | 154 | #1,368 |
| 2003 | 151 | #1,345 |
| 2002 | 135 | #1,421 |
| 2001 | 127 | #1,482 |
| 2000 | 111 | #1,594 |
| 1995 | 84 | #1,741 |
| 1990 | 18 | #5,164 |
| 1985 | 11 | #6,226 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Karleigh mean?
A rare spelling variant of Carly.
How popular is the name Karleigh in 2025?
Karleigh ranked #3,425 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 45 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Karleigh?
5,032 babies have been named Karleigh in the United States since 1983, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Karleigh most popular?
Karleigh peaked in 2016, when 237 newborns received the name.
Is Karleigh a boy or girl name?
Karleigh is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Karleigh rising or falling?
Karleigh is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.