Kalie
Kalie is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Fair, beautiful, or young girl.
Origin and history
Kalie is a modern variant spelling of names like Callie or Kaylee, often deriving from the Gaelic name Cailín meaning 'girl' or the Greek word kallos meaning 'beautiful'. It gained popularity in the U.S. during the late 20th century alongside similar-sounding names. While less common today, it remains a recognized alternative spelling.
Popularity in the United States
5,313 babies in the United States have been named Kalie since 1880. It ranks #2370 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1951.
States where it is most popular
- CA (14.5 %)
- TX (11.5 %)
- OH (7.9 %)
- FL (7.7 %)
- MI (5.8 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 35 |
| 1980-1990 | 779 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,219 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,585 |
| 2010-2019 | 540 |
| 2020-2029 | 150 |
Nicknames
Kay, Lee
Fun facts
- Kalie is one of dozens of modern phonetic variations of Kaylee and Callie that rose to prominence in the United States in the 1990s.
- Depending on the intended root name, Kalie draws either from the Irish word for 'girl' or the ancient Greek root for 'beauty'.