Kayleigh: Meaning, Popularity, Origin of Baby Name Kayleigh
Origin of the name Kayleigh:
Transferred use of the Anglicized Irish surname, which is from the Gaelic Mac Caollaidhe (son of Caollaidhe) and O'Caollaidhe (descendant of Caollaidhe). The name is derived from caol (slender). Var: Kailee, Kaili, Kali, Kaylea, Kaylee.
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Never been a fan of this current "Kayla, Kayleigh, Hayley, Hannah" fad that's going on right now.
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Ceili: a Gaelic party.
Céilidh; in Scottish Gaelic, a celebration of life!
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Song: "Kayleigh" by Marillion
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Global Popularity of the Name Kayleigh
- #58 in Ireland
- #98 in Scotland
- #239 in United States
- #334 in Canada (Alberta)
- #354 in Canada (British Columbia)
