Holding steady.
Popularity of Keileigh since 1997
Babies named Keileigh per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 33 |
| 2000s | 97 |
| 2010s | 81 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Keileigh is a modern respelling of Kelly, first recorded in the U.S. in 1997. It reached its peak popularity in 2012, though it never entered the top 1000 names. The name remains stable in usage, reflecting the enduring appeal of creative 'leigh' endings. With no top state concentrations, Keileigh is a rare choice in the 2010s and beyond.
Keileigh is a modern spelling variant of Kelly, which originated as an Irish surname from the Gaelic Ó Ceallaigh. The root name Ceallach is of uncertain meaning, with proposed interpretations including 'bright-headed' or 'war.' The spelling Keileigh emerged in the late 20th century as part of a trend of creative respellings of traditional names, particularly in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kei, Leigh
Sibling names for Keileigh
Names that share Keileigh's style, for a brother or sister.
