Kayli
Kayli is a girl's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
Maiden, girl, or slender.
Origin and history
Kayli is a modern phonetic spelling variant of the name Kaylee or Cailín. It originates from the Irish Gaelic word for 'girl' or 'maiden', though it is also considered a combination of the popular prefix Kay and the suffix -lee. In the United States, it emerged in the late 20th century as a contemporary choice for girls.
Popularity in the United States
7,134 babies in the United States have been named Kayli since 1880. It ranks #1996 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1785.
States where it is most popular
- CA (14.4 %)
- TX (13.9 %)
- FL (7.1 %)
- IL (5.9 %)
- NY (5.5 %)
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 | 6 |
| 1980-1990 | 490 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,257 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,882 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,183 |
| 2020-2029 | 316 |
Nicknames
Kay
Fun facts
- Kayli is one of dozens of modern alternative spellings for the popular name Kaylee.
- The name derives partly from the Irish word 'caile', which means 'girl' or 'young woman'.