Kaileigh
Kaileigh is a girl's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Slender, fair, or social gathering; bright clear.
Origin and history
Kaileigh is a modern Anglicized variation of the Irish name Ceallach or the Gaelic word céilidh, which refers to a traditional social gathering or party. It also functions as a contemporary compound name blending Kay and Leigh. In the United States, it gained popularity alongside other phonetic spellings like Kaylee during the late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
2,774 babies in the United States have been named Kaileigh since 1880. It ranks #3360 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1925.
States where it is most popular
- TX (22.5 %)
- CA (10.6 %)
- MA (10 %)
- NY (8.6 %)
- FL (6.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 148 |
| 1990-2000 | 593 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,058 |
| 2010-2019 | 799 |
| 2020-2029 | 176 |
Nicknames
Kay, Leigh, Kiki
Fun facts
- Kaileigh is an elaborate modern spelling variant of Kaylee, influenced by the Gaelic spelling -eigh.
- The name experienced its highest adoption in the United States during the late 1990s and early 2000s.