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Why parents love Kayleigh- Marillion's Kayleigh launched the name through a hit single.
- The EIGH-ending feels traditionally English.
- Two syllables with a bright, melodic sound: KAY-lee.
- The meaning slender carries elegance.
- Kay is a classic embedded nickname.
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The vibe of Kayleigh
slenderMarillionEIGH-endingIrishprog-rock80smelodicEnglish-traditional
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Origin & history of Kayleigh
Irish Gaelic caol (slender) + lēah (meadow) or Kay + Leigh
→ Kayleigh
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Celtic / Hebrew roots
Kayleigh may come from the Irish meaning slender or be a blend of Kay and Leigh. Marillion's Kayleigh (1985) was a hit single that launched the name into popularity. The EIGH-ending follows traditional English orthography.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Marillion's Kayleigh released 1985.
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Today
Kayleigh remains a beloved choice, ranking #475 in the US. 34,219 babies have been named Kayleigh since 1984.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
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How popular is Kayleigh?
2009
peak year
Today, Kayleigh ranks around #475 in the United States, with roughly 701 new arrivals per year. But it wasn't always this way. At its peak in 2009, 1,449 babies were given the name (ranked #227 nationally). Its strongest stretch was the 2000s. Kayleigh has been declining in recent years. In all, around 34,219 babies have been registered as Kayleigh since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
1,449
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #227)
(ranked #227)
701
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
7,010
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
34,219
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Kayleigh6
Life path number
The Nurturer
Nurturing, love and responsibility.
Kayleigh's Life Path 3 is the communicator's number — melodic communication. People named Kayleigh tend to be bright, melodic, and gifted at inspiring prog-rock ballads.
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Inspires ballads✦
Melodic brightness◈
EIGH-ending elegance◎
Marillion-level romance♡
Irish slendernessK2
A1
Y7
L3
E5
I9
G7
H8
Sum: 42 → Life path 6
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Personality of Kayleigh❤️
Nurturing heart
They notice when someone is struggling before anyone else.
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Creates warmth
Their circle is warmer for their presence.
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Strong morals
They know what's right and stand by it.
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Quietly selfless
They give and give, often without realising how much.
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