The baby name Kaileigh is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KAY-lee (IPA: /ˈkeɪli/).
Kaileigh is English in Origin.
The baby name Kaileigh is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KAY-lee (IPA: /ˈkeɪli/).
Kaileigh is English in Origin.
Kaileigh (pronounced KAY-lee) is a modern English feminine name, a creative respelling of Kayleigh/Kaylee that gained currency in North America in the late 20th century. Its surge followed broader trends for -lee endings and was buoyed by the 1985 UK hit "Kayleigh" by Marillion, which familiarized the spelling in Britain and, later, abroad. The name sees use in the United States, Canada, the UK, and Australia, though this particular spelling remains rarer than Kaylee or Kayleigh.
Etymology for the family of names is mixed: some trace it to the Scottish Gaelic ceilidh "dance, social gathering," others connect it to Irish Gaelic roots related to caol "slender," by association with Keeley/Caoilfhionn "slender, fair." Many parents, however, treat it as a blended form of Kay (a short form of Katherine, "pure") and Lee ("clearing, meadow"). Variants include Kaylee, Kayleigh, Kailey, Kailee, Kaleigh, Kaylie, Caylee, and Cailey.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Girls | 2005 | #1 | — | 763 |
| Canada | Girls | 2015 | #308 | 5 | 2,822 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #897 | 20 | 8,487 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
Kaileigh is popular in 6 countries — most recent births per country:
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