UK girl's name
Kealeigh
A feminine name of uncertain origin, perhaps an anglicized form of Celia.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2000. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Kealeigh is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Kealeigh popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2000 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3912, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1997, with 7 births.
This profile covers 18 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 1996 to 2000. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NISRA Northern Ireland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 43% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 21 living people in the UK are called Kealeigh. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2001 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Kealeigh ranked #3912 for girls in England and Wales in 2000, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1997, when 7 girls were registered as Kealeigh.
- • Kealeigh ranks best in Northern Ireland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #430 in 2010.
- • About 21 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kealeigh as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3912
2000
Births in 2000
3
Latest year
Peak year
1997
7 births
Estimated living
21
2026
Meaning
What does Kealeigh mean?
The given name Kealeigh is a relatively modern invention, likely originating in the late 20th century. It does not have a clear linguistic origin or historical roots traced back to any specific culture or language. The name appears to be a creative combination of sounds and letters that were deemed aesthetically pleasing by parents in recent decades.
Despite its lack of ancient origins, the name Kealeigh has gained some popularity in certain English-speaking regions, particularly in parts of the United States and the United Kingdom. However, its usage remains relatively uncommon compared to more traditional given names.
Due to its recent coinage, there are no known historical references or appearances of the name Kealeigh in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records from previous eras. The earliest recorded instances of the name likely date back only a few decades, as it gained traction among parents seeking unique and unconventional names for their children.
While the name Kealeigh may not have a rich historical legacy, it is worth mentioning a few notable individuals who have borne this moniker in modern times. One such individual is Kealeigh Woolridge, a Canadian professional basketball player born in 1990. Another is Kealeigh Marr, a British actress known for her roles in television series like "Casualty" and "Doctors."
Beyond these examples, the name Kealeigh remains relatively uncommon, and it is challenging to find many other prominent figures throughout history who have carried this unique moniker. As a recently coined name, its usage and recognition are still emerging and evolving in contemporary society.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Kealeigh over time
The chart below shows babies named Kealeigh registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2000. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Kealeigh, the clearest high point is 1997. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2000, compared with 7 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kealeigh by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kealeigh was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3912 | 3 | 1 |
| 1990s | #2906 | 15 | 3 |
Geography
Where Kealeigh is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Kealeigh. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Kealeigh ranks best in Northern Ireland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #430 in 2010.
Across the UK
Kealeigh in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland (NISRA)
#430 in 2010
1 years of NISRA records, 3 total registered
Related
Names similar to Kealeigh
- Katie 53,185
- Keira 14,411
- Katherine 11,323
- Kayleigh 10,677
- Kate 10,276
- Kelsey 7,224
- Kiera 7,218
- Kayla 6,541
- Kirsty 6,384
- Khadija 5,948
- Kimberley 5,189
- Kaitlyn 5,137
FAQ
Kealeigh: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kealeigh in the UK right now?
In 2000, Kealeigh was ranked #3912 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Kealeigh most popular?
The peak year on record was 1997, with 7 babies registered as Kealeigh in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kealeigh?
A feminine name of uncertain origin, perhaps an anglicized form of Celia.
How many people are called Kealeigh in the UK?
A total of 18 babies have been registered as Kealeigh across the 4 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here and 3 in Northern Ireland.
Where is Kealeigh most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Kealeigh ranks best in Northern Ireland, where it placed #430 in 2010. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.