The baby name Cayleigh is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KAY-lee (IPA: /ˈkeɪli/).
Cayleigh is English in Origin.
The baby name Cayleigh is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KAY-lee (IPA: /ˈkeɪli/).
Cayleigh is English in Origin.
Cayleigh is a modern English given name, a creative spelling within the Kaylee/Kayleigh group. It is commonly analyzed as a blend of Kay (a short form of Katherine, “pure,” or a standalone diminutive) and Leigh/Lee from Old English leah, “meadow, clearing.” The name’s sound also echoes Scottish Gaelic céilidh (“social gathering”), which has influenced public perception and, in Britain, the -leigh aesthetic, though Cayleigh’s formation is primarily English. Related variants include Kaylee, Kayleigh, Kailey, Kailee, Kaley, Kaylie, Caleigh, Caylee, and Cailee; Ceilidh is a distinct Gaelic word occasionally used as a name.
Kaylee-type names surged in the United States from the late 1980s through the 2000s, while Kayleigh gained visibility in the UK after Marillion’s 1985 hit “Kayleigh.” Cayleigh itself is a contemporary, relatively rare spelling, seen chiefly in North America and Australia, chosen for its lyrical sound and tailored, modern look.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Girls | 2022 | #1 | — | 935 |
| BN | Girls | 0 | #114 | 1 | 5,459 |
| Canada | Girls | 2022 | #276 | 5 | 2,867 |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #278 | 1 | 7,507 |
| ZA | 0 | #471 | 4 | 14,421 | |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #888 | 29 | 8,487 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,099 | 43 | 25,928 |
Cayleigh is popular in 6 countries — most recent births per country:
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