Cayleigh
KAY-lee · 2 syllables
♀ Female ◎ Modern American / Irish ◈ 2 syllables
"Pure; slender"

From Modern American / Irish

Pure; slender Read more about the origin of this name below ↓

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Cayleigh at a glance
MeaningPure; slender
OriginModern American / Irish
GenderFemale
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 7
US Rank (today)#3162
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Origin & history of Cayleigh
1
Modern American / Irish roots
Cayleigh comes from the Modern American / Irish tradition, meaning Pure; slender.
How popular is Cayleigh?
2009 peak year
Its strongest stretch was the 2000s — when Cayleigh was at its most popular. At its height in 2009, Cayleigh reached #1,440 nationally — 162 babies received it that single year. Today, Cayleigh is a less common but recognizable name in U.S. records (ranked #3,162) with about 59 babies named Cayleigh each year. Cayleigh's usage has fallen in recent decades. In all, around 2,270 babies have been registered as Cayleigh since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
162 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #1,440)
59 Avg. per year
(last decade)
590 Total registrations
last 10 years
2,270 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #3,162) Moderate
↓ Declining in recent years
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Numerology of Cayleigh
7
Life path number
The Seeker
Wisdom, introspection and spiritual depth.
🔍Deeply curious
📚Knowledgeable
🌙Introspective
🦋Independent
C3
A1
Y7
L3
E5
I9
G7
H8
Sum: 43 → Life path 7
Personality of Cayleigh
🔍
Curious & intellectual
Always questioning, always learning.
📚
Deep thinker
Surface answers don't satisfy them.
🌙
Reflective & wise
They think before they speak. Worth hearing.
🦋
Beautifully independent
Their solitude is purposeful, not lonely.
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