The nameKaylee
Kaylee is a modern American girl's name, a blend of Kay and Lee. It was a top 30 name in the United States in the 2000s.
- Girl's name
- American
Meaning
Kaylee is formed from Kay, of uncertain origin, and Lee, "meadow". It is also linked to the Irish Caoilfhionn, "slender and fair".
Origin
American, from the 1980s.
History
Kaylee rose fast in the United States in the 1990s and 2000s, reaching the top 30, with many spellings such as Kailey, Kayleigh and Caleigh.
Famous people named Kaylee
- Kaylee Frye, Firefly character
- Kaylee Hartung, journalist
Popularity of the name Kaylee
Kaylee in the United States
Kaylee was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 56,543 births over the decade, 41% of all recorded babies named Kaylee. Its rise began around 1988, and it peaked in 2009. Half of all babies named Kaylee in the United States were born before 2007, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 1,834 births a year on average, against 3,432 in the five years before.
Kaylee in the United Kingdom
Kaylee was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2000s, with 658 births over the decade, 48% of all recorded babies named Kaylee. Half of all babies named Kaylee in the United Kingdom were born before 2008, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 20 births a year on average, against 27 in the five years before.
Kaylee in France
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Kaylee
Names from the same generation as Kaylee, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kaylee mean?
Kaylee is formed from Kay, of uncertain origin, and Lee, "meadow". It is also linked to the Irish Caoilfhionn, "slender and fair".
What is the origin of the name Kaylee?
American, from the 1980s.
Is Kaylee a girl's or a boy's name?
Kaylee is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Kaylee?
In 2024, Kaylee was the 220th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 1,392 births.
What are the variants of the name Kaylee?
Variants and related names of Kaylee include Kaylie.
What are good sibling names for Kaylee?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Mya, Savannah, Molly and Kylie for a sister, Tristan, Evan, Chase and Gavin for a brother.
Who are famous people named Kaylee?
Kaylee Frye, Firefly character; Kaylee Hartung, journalist.