Kayleah
Kayleah is a girl baby name. Ranked #9,239 in the US, popular nicknames include Kay, Kayie, and Kaylie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Kayleah first appeared in US Social Security records in 1987.
Over 652 babies have been named Kayleah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kayleah is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #9,239 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #9,239
- Total SSA Count
- 12
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-1 syllable flow
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About the Name Kayleah
Kayleah is a girl name .
Kayleah is currently ranked #9,239 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kayleah include Kay, Kayie, Kaylie, and Kayly. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Kayleah include Kaylee, Kaylani, Kayla, Kayleigh, Kaylie . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis