Will my child share the name Kayleigh with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 18 UK babies named Kayleigh per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Kayleigh in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Kayleigh becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Kayleigh is declining: down 242 places since 2020, to #1,639 in 2025. It peaked at #50 in 1997.

Is Kayleigh popular in the US as well as the UK?

Kayleigh is more popular in the US (#731) than in the UK (#1541). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.

Who are some famous people named Kayleigh?

Notable people named Kayleigh include: Kayleigh Powell, Kayleigh McEnany and Kayleigh Heckel.

Is Kayleigh a popular baby name in the United States?

Kayleigh ranks #731 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.

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Kayleigh is a distinctive choice, ranked #1639 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Kayleigh in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

#1639

US Rank #804

About the Name Kayleigh

Kayleigh has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 144 places in five years. It was most popular in 1997 at #50 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has featured in the UK top 100 for 10 years, demonstrating solid mainstream recognition.

Kayleigh is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Kayleigh in their class.

In the US it ranks even higher at #731, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.

⭐ Famous People Named Kayleigh

Kayleigh Powell — Kayleigh Powell is a Welsh rugby union player who plays Fly-half or full-back for the Wales women's national rugby union team, Team GB and Harlequins Women.
Kayleigh McEnany — Kayleigh Michelle McEnany is an American political commentator, media personality, and former political spokesperson who served as the 33rd White House press secretary during the first Trump administration from 2020 to 2021.
Kayleigh Heckel — Kayleigh Amber Heckel is an American college basketball player for the UConn Huskies of the Big East Conference.

Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the name Kayleigh

UK babies named Kayleigh (2025)

< 1

Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)

~0.0

In a school of 600

↓ 242 places

Rank change (last 5 years)

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In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Kayleigh

Almost certainly the only Kayleigh in the class

UK Popularity (1996–2025)

Rank and birth count · ONS official data

US Popularity (2020–2025)

Rank · SSA official data

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Famous People Named Kayleigh

Notable people who share this name, from history to the present day. See full list on Wikipedia

Kayleigh Powellb. 1999

Kayleigh Powell is a Welsh rugby union player who plays Fly-half or full-back for the Wales women's national rugby union team, Team GB and Harlequins Women.

Kayleigh McEnany

Kayleigh Michelle McEnany is an American political commentator, media personality, and former political spokesperson who served as the 33rd White House press secretary during the first Trump administration from 2020 to 2021.

Kayleigh Heckel

Kayleigh Amber Heckel is an American college basketball player for the UConn Huskies of the Big East Conference.