Kayleigh vs Kendra

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kayleigh

Girl #732 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"slender, slim and fair"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#732
Total SSA Count
385
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kay, Kayle, Lee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Kayleigh Rank #732
Kendra Rank #687

Kendra is more popular, ranked #687 vs #732 for Kayleigh.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kayleigh ___

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

Kendra ___

  • Kendra Marie
  • Kendra Lynn
  • Kendra Nicole
  • Kendra Renee
  • Kendra Grace
  • Kendra Joy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kayleigh

Brody Caelan Sienna Finley Rory

If you choose Kendra

Brittany Tiffany Devon Jordan Tyler

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kayleigh or Kendra more popular?

Kendra is more popular, ranked #687 compared to Kayleigh at #732 in the United States.

What do Kayleigh and Kendra mean?

Kayleigh means "slender, slim and fair" (Irish Gaelic origin). Kendra means "royal power, wise ruler" (English/Welsh origin).

Are Kayleigh and Kendra boy or girl names?

Kayleigh is primarily a girl name. Kendra is primarily a girl name.

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