Kaeleigh
Every Kaeleigh since 1985 — 1,426 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kaeleigh
Kaeleigh is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #11,381 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1985, 1,426 American babies have been named Kaeleigh. Its peak came in 2008, when 65 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kaeleigh stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kaeleigh year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #11,381 |
| 2024 | 8 | #11,600 |
| 2023 | 5 | #16,293 |
| 2022 | 7 | #12,850 |
| 2021 | 14 | #7,815 |
| 2020 | 20 | #5,967 |
| 2019 | 18 | #6,552 |
| 2018 | 38 | #3,887 |
| 2017 | 28 | #4,866 |
| 2016 | 29 | #4,782 |
| 2015 | 29 | #4,783 |
| 2014 | 31 | #4,599 |
| 2013 | 41 | #3,741 |
| 2012 | 39 | #3,954 |
| 2011 | 41 | #3,750 |
| 2010 | 48 | #3,381 |
| 2009 | 65 | #2,767 |
| 2008 | 65 | #2,785 |
| 2007 | 56 | #3,109 |
| 2006 | 59 | #2,926 |
| 2005 | 54 | #2,987 |
| 2004 | 55 | #2,905 |
| 2003 | 56 | #2,783 |
| 2002 | 64 | #2,479 |
| 2001 | 63 | #2,476 |
| 2000 | 45 | #3,093 |
| 1995 | 33 | #3,387 |
| 1990 | 13 | #6,636 |
| 1985 | 5 | #11,428 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kaeleigh in 2025?
Kaeleigh ranked #11,381 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kaeleigh?
1,426 babies have been named Kaeleigh in the United States since 1985, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kaeleigh most popular?
Kaeleigh peaked in 2008, when 65 newborns received the name.
Is Kaeleigh a boy or girl name?
Kaeleigh is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kaeleigh rising or falling?
Kaeleigh is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.