Bethany vs Kayleigh

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bethany

Girl #728 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"house of dates (fruit)"

Origin: Aramaic

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#728
Total SSA Count
386
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Beth, Bethy, Bethie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Bethany Rank #728
Kayleigh Rank #732

Bethany is more popular, ranked #728 vs #732 for Kayleigh.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bethany ___

  • Bethany Grace
  • Bethany Anne
  • Bethany Joy
  • Bethany Hope
  • Bethany Elise
  • Bethany Renée

Kayleigh ___

  • Kayleigh Anne
  • Kayleigh Marie
  • Kayleigh Grace
  • Kayleigh Rose
  • Kayleigh Dawn
  • Kayleigh Lynn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bethany

Hannah Rachel Miriam Matthew Caleb

If you choose Kayleigh

Brody Caelan Sienna Finley Rory

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bethany or Kayleigh more popular?

Bethany is more popular, ranked #728 compared to Kayleigh at #732 in the United States.

What do Bethany and Kayleigh mean?

Bethany means "house of dates (fruit)" (Aramaic origin). Kayleigh means "slender, slim and fair" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Bethany and Kayleigh boy or girl names?

Bethany is primarily a girl name. Kayleigh is primarily a girl name.

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