Kayleigh
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kayleigh first appeared in US Social Security records in 2004.
Over 7 babies have been named Kayleigh in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kayleigh is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #14,430 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #14,430
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Kayleigh is also used as a girl name, ranked #732.
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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, Kayl, Kayly, Kaylie, Kayle, Kayley, Kayleie, Igh, Ighy, Ighie, Kaie, and Kaykins. 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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