Kayleigh vs Mikayla

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
Mikayla Rank #775

Kayleigh is more popular, ranked #732 vs #775 for Mikayla.

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

Mikayla ___

  • Mikayla Grace
  • Mikayla Rose
  • Mikayla Faith
  • Mikayla Nicole
  • Mikayla Renee
  • Mikayla Lynn

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Kayleigh

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If you choose Mikayla

Brianna Hailey Tyler Connor Kylie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kayleigh or Mikayla more popular?

Kayleigh is more popular, ranked #732 compared to Mikayla at #775 in the United States.

What do Kayleigh and Mikayla mean?

Kayleigh means "slender, slim and fair" (Irish Gaelic origin). Mikayla means "who is like God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kayleigh and Mikayla boy or girl names?

Kayleigh is primarily a girl name. Mikayla is primarily a girl name.

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