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Kayleigh

Boy Name #14,430 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Kayleigh is a boy name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Kayleigh often also consider Katherine, Katie, Kate .

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#14,430
Total SSA Count
7

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Kay Kayie Kaylie Kayly

Also a Girl Name

Kayleigh is also used as a girl name, ranked #732.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kayleigh

Is Kayleigh a boy or girl name?
Kayleigh is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #14430. As a girl name, it is ranked #732. Kayleigh is more commonly used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Kayleigh?
Kayleigh is currently ranked #14430 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Kayleigh?
Common nicknames for Kayleigh include Kay, Kayie, Kaylie, and Kayly.
Is Kayleigh a common or rare name?
Kayleigh is an uncommon name, ranked #14430 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Kayleigh

Kayleigh is a boy name .

Is Kayleigh a boy or girl name? Kayleigh is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #14,430 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #732. Kayleigh is more commonly used as a girl name.

Kayleigh is currently ranked #14,430 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Kayleigh include Kay, Kayie, Kaylie, and Kayly. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Kayleigh include Kaylen, Kayleb, Kayler, Kaylan, Kaylon . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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