Jayleigh
2025 SSA
About Jayleigh
Jayleigh is a feminine name that represents the modern trend of combining popular name elements to create something distinctive. It merges the popular prefix 'Jay' (which can reference birds or be short for names like Jason or James) with the trendy suffix 'leigh,' a stylistic variation of 'lee' meaning 'meadow' in Old English. This contemporary creation has gained moderate popularity in the United States since the early 2000s, particularly in southern states. Jayleigh embodies the current preference for names with a melodic quality and unique spelling. The name carries a youthful, fresh energy while maintaining a feminine elegance. Parents often choose Jayleigh seeking a name that sounds familiar yet stands out in a classroom.
Pronounced JAY-lee.
As of October 2026, Jayleigh ranked #4108 for girls in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1958 for girls in 2011.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #2,221 | 85 | 47.6 |
| 2015 | #2,420 | 76 | 42.6 |
| 2016 | #2,399 | 78 | 44 |
| 2017 | #3,074 | 53 | 30.7 |
| 2018 | #2,795 | 61 | 35.9 |
| 2019 | #2,412 | 74 | 44.1 |
| 2020 | #2,942 | 55 | 34 |
| 2021 | #2,902 | 58 | 35.3 |
| 2022 | #3,184 | 51 | 31.1 |
| 2023 | #3,344 | 48 | 29.9 |
| 2024 | #4,138 | 35 | 21.6 |
| 2025 | #4,108 | 35 | 21.8 |