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Khyleigh

KIE-lee · Of uncertain origin; likely a modern invention blending Kyle or Kylie with the fashionable -leigh suffix found in names like Kayleigh.

2025 rank (girls)
#10,107
Babies named in 2025
9
Peak popularity
2011
2025 frequency
1 in 178,585 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Declining since 2010

Declining since 2010, #10,107 for girls today.

Popularity of Khyleigh since 2007

Babies named Khyleigh per year in U.S. Social Security records.

8152320102020Most births 2011Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
2000s18
2010s142
2020s63

Meaning & origin

Khyleigh is a modern, feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2007. Its trajectory has been falling since 2010, but it still sees occasional use. The name reached its highest rank in 2011, though it has never cracked the top 10,000. As a creative spelling within the -leigh trend, Khyleigh reflects a broader naming fashion that values individuality and phonetic appeal over historical depth. With no top states recorded, its usage remains scattered.

Khyleigh is a modern coinage, first recorded in the United States in 2007. It follows the trend of creating unique feminine names by combining a root name (such as Kyle or Kylie) with the popular suffix -leigh, which gained traction in the late 20th century from names like Kayleigh and Hailey.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Khy, Leigh

Variants: Kyleigh, Kylee, Kylie

Sibling names for Khyleigh

Names that share Khyleigh's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Khyleigh mean?
Khyleigh is a modern invented name with no established meaning. It is formed from elements of Kyle or Kylie combined with the popular suffix -leigh.
How popular is Khyleigh?
Khyleigh ranked 10,107th in the United States in 2025, with about 1 in 178,585 newborn girls given the name that year. Its peak popularity was in 2011.
Is Khyleigh a boy's or girl's name?
Khyleigh is almost exclusively used for girls.