Kye vs Leighton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Popularity Comparison

Kye Rank #1,197
Leighton Rank #395

Leighton is more popular, ranked #395 vs #1197 for Kye.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kye ___

  • Kye James
  • Kye William
  • Kye Lee
  • Kye Thomas
  • Kye Reid
  • Kye Alexander

Leighton ___

  • Leighton Rose
  • Leighton Grace
  • Leighton Marie
  • Leighton Anne
  • Leighton Jane
  • Leighton Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kye

Kai Cole Finn Ryder Zoe

If you choose Leighton

Peyton Parker Blake Harper Avery

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kye or Leighton more popular?

Leighton is more popular, ranked #395 compared to Kye at #1197 in the United States.

What do Kye and Leighton mean?

Kye means "narrow strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Leighton means "settlement by the leek garden" (Old English origin).

Are Kye and Leighton boy or girl names?

Kye is primarily a boy name. Leighton is primarily a girl name.

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