Keleigh
Keleigh is an Irish girl name. Irish names are loved for their lilting sound and their links to Celtic saints and legends. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Keleigh would score 15 points, thanks largely to the K (worth 5).
- GenerationKeleigh peaked in 1991, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Keleigh you'd meet today is about 34 years old.
- HistoryKeleigh first shows up in US birth records in 1960, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 65 years since.
US births per million girls, 1960–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Keleigh
Keleigh is a girl name of Irish origin. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It hit its peak in the 1990s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Irish names
Other spellings of Keleigh
More Irish girl names
- Girl name: Abigail · my father is joy
- Unisex name: Riley · rye clearing
- Girl name: Maeve · she who intoxicates
- Unisex name: Kennedy · helmeted head
- Girl name: Alina · possibly noble
- Unisex name: Rylee · rye clearing
- Unisex name: Sloane · raider
- Unisex name: Alani · orange tree
Questions about the name Keleigh
What is the origin of the name Keleigh?
Keleigh is Irish in origin. Other Irish names to consider are Abigail (“my father is joy”), Riley (“rye clearing”), Maeve (“she who intoxicates”) and Kennedy (“helmeted head”).
Is Keleigh a boy or girl name?
Keleigh is a girl name.
How popular is the name Keleigh?
Keleigh is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2024. It peaked at #3,207 in 1991, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Keleigh?
If you like Keleigh, you might also like Keeleigh and Kelleigh. Keeleigh is another spelling of the same name.
What should I know before naming my baby Keleigh?
Keleigh is an Irish girl name. Irish names are loved for their lilting sound and their links to Celtic saints and legends. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.