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Keleigh

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Pronounced KEL-ee /ˈkɛl.i/Medium

Meaning: A -leigh respelling in the Kelly/Kaylee family; by the Kelly route it traces to the Irish O Ceallaigh, 'bright-headed; warrior; church.' The -leigh ending is modern.Low

In 30 seconds: A pretty -leigh spelling of Kelly: Keleigh leans on 'bright-headed; warrior' (said 'KEL-ee'). Soft and modern.
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Origin LowIrish, English
MeaningA -leigh respelling in the Kelly/Kaylee family; by the Kelly route it traces to the Irish O Ceallaigh, 'bright-headed; warrior; church.' The -leigh ending is modern.
U.S. rank (2024)#11608 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1991
Total births (all-time)≈ 798

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199119602024

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

Keleigh is a -leigh respelling in the Kelly/Kaylee family; through Kelly it links to the Irish O Ceallaigh, 'bright-headed; warrior; church.' The route is layered, which we note — modern, soft, and rare in the U.S. (said 'KEL-ee').

It appears only rarely, riding the -leigh trend. Rare, soft, and modern.

Did you know? Keleigh reworks Kelly (or Kaylee) with the fashionable -leigh ending; by the Kelly route it traces to an Irish name meaning 'bright-headed; warrior' — soft and current, its route layered, which we note (said 'KEL-ee').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Keleigh — Kelly/Kaylee -leigh respelling; Irish 'bright-headed'

Variations

KellyKayleeKelli

Nicknames

KelLee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Keleigh mean?

Keleigh is a -leigh respelling of Kelly/Kaylee; by the Kelly route it means 'bright-headed; warrior; church.' The route is layered, which we note.

How do you pronounce Keleigh?

It's said KEL-ee /ˈkɛl.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Keleigh a boy or girl name?

Keleigh is a girl's name.

How popular is Keleigh?

Keleigh is a rare name in the U.S.

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