How Many People Are Named Kaileigh?
Complete statistics for the name Kaileigh: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kaileigh is a very rare female name, with only 1 in 121,355 Americans bearing it today. That's just 2,719 people named Kaileigh living in the US. It peaked in popularity in 2004 but has since been declining.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 represents leadership, success, and material achievements.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 21All 2,749 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2004Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kaileigh Through the Generations
Kaileigh emerged as a modern name in the early 2000s, reaching its peak in 2004 with 124 births. Since then, it's seen a steady decline, reflecting its status as a newer-generation name. Today, most people named Kaileigh are under 30, with 2,241 under-30s compared to just 508 aged 30-60 and none over 60.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kaileigh's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Kaileigh
How Many People Have the Name Kaileigh?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,719 people in the United States currently share the name Kaileigh. That works out to roughly 1 in every 121,355 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kaileigh a Common or Rare Name?
Kaileigh is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Kaileigh Mean?
Kaileigh means "creative variant of Kayleigh" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kaileigh in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Kaileigh Most Popular?
The name Kaileigh reached peak popularity in 2004, with 124 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Kaileigh?
Approximately 2,719 people named Kaileigh live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,749. That works out to roughly 1 in 121,355 Americans.
Is Kaileigh a rare name?
Kaileigh is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 121,355 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kaileigh mean?
Kaileigh means "creative variant of Kayleigh" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Kaileigh more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Kaileigh are male and 100% are female.
When was Kaileigh most popular?
Kaileigh peaked in 2004 with 124 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.