Kaylea
Kaylea is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Pure or laurel crown (derived from elements of Katherine and Kayla).
Origin and history
Kaylea is a modern English name created as a phonetic spelling variant of Kaylee or Kayla. It blends traditional roots like Katherine and Kay with popular modern naming suffixes. It enjoyed moderate usage in the United States starting in the late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
3,107 babies in the United States have been named Kaylea since 1880. It ranks #3190 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2019.
States where it is most popular
- TX (24.7 %)
- MO (7.9 %)
- TN (6.2 %)
- OK (5.5 %)
- CA (5.4 %)
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 | 14 |
| 1980-1990 | 256 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,086 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,216 |
| 2010-2019 | 453 |
| 2020-2029 | 82 |
Nicknames
Kay, Lea
Fun facts
- Kaylea developed during the peak popularity of names like Kaylee, Kayla, and Haylee in the late 1990s and early 2000s.