Keileigh
Irish · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Keileigh
The name Keileigh is a modern American variant of the Irish name Kaylee, meaning "slender" or "fair," derived from the Gaelic *caol* (slender) and *-igh* (diminutive suffix).
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Etymology
The name Keileigh is a modern American variant of the Irish name Kaylee, meaning "slender" or "fair," derived from the Gaelic *caol* (slender) and *-igh* (diminutive suffix). It is used primarily in English-speaking cultures, particularly the United States, with no specific religious ties or notable historical context beyond its emergence as a creative spelling in the late 20th century.
Keileigh currently ranks #13,402 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2012.
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