Kelleigh
Kelleigh 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 a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- Hidden namesLook closely: Kelleigh has the name Elle hiding inside it.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Kelleigh would score 16 points, thanks largely to the K (worth 5).
- GenerationKelleigh peaked in 1987, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Kelleigh you'd meet today is about 38 years old.
- HistoryKelleigh first shows up in US birth records in 1963, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 62 years since.
US births per million girls, 1963–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Kelleigh
Kelleigh 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 1980s, 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 Kelleigh
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 Kelleigh
What is the origin of the name Kelleigh?
Kelleigh 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 Kelleigh a boy or girl name?
Kelleigh is a girl name.
How popular is the name Kelleigh?
Kelleigh is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2021. It peaked at #4,283 in 1987, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Kelleigh?
If you like Kelleigh, you might also like Keeleigh and Keleigh. Keeleigh is another spelling of the same name.
What should I know before naming my baby Kelleigh?
Kelleigh 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 a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, 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.