Lea vs Kayleigh

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lea

Girl #834 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"weary"

Origin: Hebrew Leah

French Italian Spanish German Hebrew American

15 High Risk

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Girl #732 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"slender, slim and fair"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish English American

✓ All Clear

Lea Rank #834

Kayleigh Rank #732

Kayleigh is more popular, ranked #732 vs #834 for Lea.

Is Lea or Kayleigh more popular?

Kayleigh is more popular, ranked #732 compared to Lea at #834 in the United States.

What do Lea and Kayleigh mean?

Lea means "weary" (Hebrew Leah origin). Kayleigh means "slender, slim and fair" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Lea and Kayleigh boy or girl names?

Lea is primarily a girl name. Kayleigh is primarily a girl name.