Kaylie
Kaylie is a girl's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Slender or clear; modern variant of Kayley.
Origin and history
Kaylie is a modern feminine name derived from Gaelic origins, often seen as a variant of Kayley, Caelen, or the Irish surname Ceallach. It gained significant popularity in the United States during the late 1990s and 2000s alongside other 'Kay-' prefix names. While its usage has softened somewhat recently, it remains a familiar choice for American parents.
Popularity in the United States
22,101 babies in the United States have been named Kaylie since 1880. It ranks #992 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1050.
States where it is most popular
- CA (15 %)
- TX (11.4 %)
- FL (5.3 %)
- NY (5.1 %)
- OH (4.2 %)
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 | 7 |
| 1970-1980 | 18 |
| 1980-1990 | 854 |
| 1990-2000 | 4,575 |
| 2000-2010 | 9,621 |
| 2010-2019 | 5,732 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,294 |
Nicknames
Kay, Lee
Fun facts
- Kaylie emerged as a popular modern American alternative spelling to traditional names like Kayley or Callie.
- The name saw its highest U.S. adoption during the 1990s and 2000s during a wave of popular names ending in -lee sounds.