Modern invented name, likely meaning meadow or clearing
Zayleigh is a contemporary American invention, created by combining the trendy 'Z' initial and 'ay' sound with the traditional 'leigh' suffix. The suffix is derived from the Old English word 'leah', which refers to a meadow or forest clearing. It follows the pattern of names like Kayleigh or Bailey but with a more unique, modern edge.
Less common today
Zayleigh isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,032 in 2019.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
