Kaleigha
Every Kaleigha since 1996 — 1,017 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kaleigha
Kaleigha is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,115 in 2025 with 35 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1996, 1,017 American babies have been named Kaleigha. Its peak came in 2010, when 67 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Kaleigha stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kaleigha year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 35 | #4,115 |
| 2024 | 29 | #4,712 |
| 2023 | 29 | #4,694 |
| 2022 | 41 | #3,737 |
| 2021 | 48 | #3,316 |
| 2020 | 37 | #3,870 |
| 2019 | 44 | #3,529 |
| 2018 | 49 | #3,271 |
| 2017 | 35 | #4,181 |
| 2016 | 55 | #3,037 |
| 2015 | 56 | #3,044 |
| 2014 | 50 | #3,251 |
| 2013 | 51 | #3,203 |
| 2012 | 60 | #2,883 |
| 2011 | 65 | #2,708 |
| 2010 | 67 | #2,678 |
| 2009 | 58 | #2,983 |
| 2008 | 36 | #4,312 |
| 2007 | 31 | #4,742 |
| 2006 | 38 | #3,957 |
| 2005 | 32 | #4,308 |
| 2004 | 20 | #6,090 |
| 2003 | 14 | #7,775 |
| 2002 | 14 | #7,616 |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | 6 | #13,997 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kaleigha in 2025?
Kaleigha ranked #4,115 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 35 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kaleigha?
1,017 babies have been named Kaleigha in the United States since 1996, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kaleigha most popular?
Kaleigha peaked in 2010, when 67 newborns received the name.
Is Kaleigha a boy or girl name?
Kaleigha is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kaleigha rising or falling?
Kaleigha is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.