Kaili
Kaili is a girl's name of Hawaiian origin.
Meaning
Deity or skin/snatcher (Hawaiian); beautiful or victorious (Chinese renderings depending on characters).
Origin and history
Kaili is a modern feminine name with origins rooted in Hawaiian culture, where it relates to deity figures, as well as Chinese etymologies. It gained moderate popularity in the United States during the late 1990s and 2000s as a trendy variant of names like Kaylee and Kailey. In recent years, it remains a less common but recognizable choice for parents seeking a soft, melodic name.
Popularity in the United States
2,890 babies in the United States have been named Kaili since 1880. It ranks #3297 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1927.
States where it is most popular
- CA (43.8 %)
- TX (12.8 %)
- FL (11.7 %)
- HI (6.8 %)
- NY (4.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 33 |
| 1980-1990 | 242 |
| 1990-2000 | 639 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,217 |
| 2010-2019 | 585 |
| 2020-2029 | 174 |
Fun facts
- In traditional Hawaiian culture, 'Kaili' is associated with the sacred war image and deity Kū-kāʻili-moku.
- In the U.S., Kaili frequently serves as an alternative spelling for the popular phonetic name Kaylee.