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Kaileigh

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How to Pronounce Kaileigh

Pronounced KAY-lee /ˈkeɪ.li/High

Meaning: A -leigh spelling of Kaylee/Kayleigh — variously from the Irish Caoimhe ('gentle, beautiful') and a modern Kay + -leigh blend; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Gentle; beautiful: Kaileigh spells Kayleigh — soft and modern. Sweet, lyrical, and warm.
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Origin LowIrish, American
MeaningA -leigh spelling of Kaylee/Kayleigh — variously from the Irish Caoimhe ('gentle, beautiful') and a modern Kay + -leigh blend; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#6019 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births20 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2004
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,749

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200419852024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Kaileigh is a -leigh spelling of Kaylee/Kayleigh — variously linked to the Irish Caoimhe, 'gentle, beautiful, precious', and to a modern blend of Kay with the -leigh ending ('a meadow'; routes layered, which we note). A sweet, lyrical, modern name (the Marillion song 'Kayleigh'; nickname Kay).

It registers thinly beside Kaylee. Rare in this spelling, gentle-and-beautiful at the (likely) root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Kayleigh/Kaylee variously ties to the Irish Caoimhe, 'gentle, beautiful, precious', and to a modern Kay + -leigh blend — Kaileigh is a -leigh spelling, sweet and lyrical (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'KAY-lee').
Overall data confidence 48%
Behind the Name — Kaylee — routes layered

Variations

KayleeKayleighKailee

Nicknames

Kay

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If you like Kaileigh…

Kaylee— the common spelling
Kayleigh— a fellow spelling
Kailee— a companion spelling
Bailey— a sound-neighbor -leigh girls' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kaileigh mean?

Kaileigh spells Kayleigh — variously 'gentle, beautiful' (Irish Caoimhe) and a Kay + -leigh blend; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Kaileigh?

It's said KAY-lee /ˈkeɪ.li/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kaileigh a boy or girl name?

Kaileigh is a girl's name.

How popular is Kaileigh?

Kaileigh is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Kaylee is more common.

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