Kaisley
Kaisley is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Modern invented name, likely a blend of Kai or Kase with the suffix -ley (meaning 'clearing' or 'meadow').
Origin and history
Kaisley is a modern American name created by blending popular name elements like Kaisa, KAI, and the suffix -ley. It has risen in popularity in the United States in recent years as part of a trend toward melodic, surname-style names. In contemporary usage, it is primarily given to baby girls.
Popularity in the United States
2,771 babies in the United States have been named Kaisley since 1880. It ranks #3362 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #942.
States where it is most popular
- TX (17.3 %)
- GA (8.3 %)
- LA (8.2 %)
- MS (6.7 %)
- AL (6.4 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 35 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,191 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,545 |
Nicknames
Kai, Kaiz, Lee
Fun facts
- Kaisley has seen a significant surge in U.S. births during the 2020s compared to earlier decades.
- The name combines the popular sound prefix 'Kai-' with the traditional surname suffix '-ley'.