Kayleigh is a name of Irish origin and it means "Lovely". It is composed of two elements: the Irish word "cailleach", which means "old woman or hag" in Celtic mythology, and the Old English word "-lea", which means "bright, cheerful, happy". The name Kayleigh was popularized by the Scottish poet James Hogg's 1820 novel "The Brownie of Bodsbeck", where it appears as the name of one of the characters.
Kayleigh is a unique and distinctive name that has been used for babies born in the United States, with a notable appearance in the year 2004. According to the statistics, there were 7 births of girls named Kayleigh in the United States during that specific year. This number represents a small but significant portion of the total birth rate in the country for the same year. It is interesting to note that although this name may not be extremely popular or widespread, its usage in 2004 indicates that it was considered and chosen by parents who desired something different for their daughters. The data also suggests that Kayleigh has maintained a consistent level of popularity over time, as there have been other years with similar birth counts for this name.