Kreigh
Kreigh is an Irish and Scottish boy name. Irish names are loved for their lilting sound and their links to Celtic saints and legends. It sounds short and punchy, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a longer middle name.
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- Word funKreigh doesn't repeat a single letter: 6 letters, all different.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Kreigh would score 14 points, thanks largely to the K (worth 5).
- GenerationKreigh peaked in 1987, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Kreigh you'd meet today is about 38 years old.
- HistoryKreigh first shows up in US birth records in 1987, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 38 years since.
US births per million boys, 1987–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Kreigh
Kreigh is a boy name of Irish and Scottish origin. Short and strong, it's said in a single beat with a crisp finish, so it pairs easily with a longer middle name. 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 namesScottish names
Other spellings of Kreigh
More Irish boy names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Logan · little hollow
- Unisex name: Nolan · descendant of Nuallán
- Unisex name: Gael · a Gael
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
- Unisex name: Ryan · little king
- Boy name: Dominic · of the Lord
Questions about the name Kreigh
What is the origin of the name Kreigh?
Kreigh is Irish and Scottish in origin. Names often travel between languages and cultures, which is why Kreigh turns up in more than one tradition. Other Irish names to consider are Liam (“resolute protector”), Owen (“well-born”), Logan (“little hollow”) and Nolan (“descendant of Nuallán”).
Is Kreigh a boy or girl name?
Kreigh is a boy name.
How popular is the name Kreigh?
Kreigh is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1989. It peaked at #5,459 in 1987, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Kreigh?
If you like Kreigh, you might also like Kreig. Kreig is another spelling of the same name.
What should I know before naming my baby Kreigh?
Kreigh is an Irish and Scottish boy name. Irish names are loved for their lilting sound and their links to Celtic saints and legends. It sounds short and punchy, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a longer middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.