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.
About 46 girls were named Zayleigh in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
