Descendant of Ceallach; bright-headed or war
Kalleigh is a modern Americanized spelling of the Irish name Kayley or Ceilidh. It derives from the Gaelic name Ceallach, which historically meant 'bright-headed' but is also associated with 'strife' or 'war'.
Less common today
Kalleigh isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,118 in 2009.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
