Jayleigh: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: j-ahyl-eh-eegh
Origin: United kingdom
gender-female

Emmy Samtani

Emmy Samtani

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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Northern Europe
Meaning: Either

Jayleigh is a modern English baby girl’s name that combines the elements of "Jay" and "Leigh. " It means either "jaybird" or "healer, " and "clearing" respectively. The name Jayleigh follows the popular trend of names ending in the -lee sound and has a unique and elegant sound. It evokes feelings of compassion and empathy, making it a thoughtful choice for parents. The name has never appeared in the top 1000 baby names according to the Social Security Administration, making it a rare and distinctive choice. Jayleigh has an English origin, with "Jay" meaning either "jaybird" or coming from the name Jason, meaning "healer, " and "Leigh" coming from Old English and meaning "clearing. " The name Jayleigh has experienced a fluctuating trend in popularity over the years. It peaked at 101 per million babies in 2011 and has since declined, reaching 51 entries in 2022, according to the Social Security Administration. Jayleigh is important because it reflects a blend of nature and healing elements.

Jayleigh Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Jayleigh is currently #3821 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Jayleigh is currently #2132 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Jayleigh is currently #1839 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Jayleigh is currently #1012 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Jayleigh is currently #1916 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Jayleigh is currently #1059 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

Popularity Trend Chart

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