Kayleigh
A female given name transferred from the surname, variant of Kaylee.
Every Kayleigh since 1984 — 34,568 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kayleigh
Kayleigh is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #804 in 2025 with 340 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1984, 34,568 American babies have been named Kayleigh. Its peak came in 2009, when 1,450 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 Kayleigh stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kayleigh year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 340 | #804 | — | — |
| 2024 | 386 | #731 | — | — |
| 2023 | 469 | #631 | — | — |
| 2022 | 590 | #529 | — | — |
| 2021 | 754 | #418 | — | — |
| 2020 | 706 | #435 | — | — |
| 2019 | 644 | #488 | — | — |
| 2018 | 707 | #451 | — | — |
| 2017 | 798 | #391 | — | — |
| 2016 | 958 | #348 | — | — |
| 2015 | 1,008 | #324 | — | — |
| 2014 | 1,174 | #278 | — | — |
| 2013 | 1,135 | #279 | — | — |
| 2012 | 1,227 | #265 | — | — |
| 2011 | 1,286 | #246 | — | — |
| 2010 | 1,298 | #244 | — | — |
| 2009 | 1,450 | #227 | — | — |
| 2008 | 1,435 | #239 | — | — |
| 2007 | 1,396 | #250 | — | — |
| 2006 | 1,230 | #266 | — | — |
| 2005 | 1,234 | #266 | — | — |
| 2004 | 1,161 | #285 | 7 | #9,465 |
| 2003 | 1,072 | #290 | — | — |
| 2002 | 945 | #324 | — | — |
| 2001 | 962 | #321 | — | — |
| 2000 | 885 | #349 | — | — |
| 1995 | 598 | #432 | — | — |
| 1990 | 620 | #414 | — | — |
| 1985 | 211 | #794 | — | — |
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Famous people named Kayleigh
- Kayleigh McEnany Presenter · b. 1988
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kayleigh mean?
A female given name transferred from the surname, variant of Kaylee.
How popular is the name Kayleigh in 2025?
Kayleigh ranked #804 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 340 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kayleigh?
34,568 babies have been named Kayleigh in the United States since 1984, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kayleigh most popular?
Kayleigh peaked in 2009, when 1,450 newborns received the name.
Is Kayleigh a boy or girl name?
Kayleigh is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kayleigh rising or falling?
Kayleigh is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Kayleigh?
Well-known people named Kayleigh include Kayleigh McEnany (presenter).