Kaleigh

Kaleigh is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 61 girls in the United States.

Kaleigh at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Kaleigh

Kaleigh belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Kaleigh first appears in Social Security records in 1980. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #399 in 2001, and in 2024 61 babies received the name — 16,184 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Kaleigh in US records

First recorded (US)
1980
Best US rank
#399 in 2001
Peak year
2001
Babies named Kaleigh in 2024
61
Total since 1880
16,184

Kaleigh in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1364 in 1996
Babies named Kaleigh in 2010
9
Total since 1996
93

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kaleigh mean?

The meaning of Kaleigh is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Kaleigh a boy or girl name?

Kaleigh is a girl name. In 2024, 61 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Kaleigh?

Kaleigh comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Kaleigh?

Kaleigh first appears in US records in 1980. Its best-ever ranking was #399 in 2001, and 61 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].