Kaylee
Kaylee first appears in US records in 1943. It peaked in 2009, when 7,219 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 1,205.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Kaylee popular?
Declining Kaylee is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2009 peak.
| 2020s | 10,385 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 44,629 | |
| 2000s | 56,432 | |
| 1990s | 25,214 | |
| 1980s | 3,496 | |
| 1970s | 186 | |
| 1960s | 73 | |
| 1950s | 5 | |
| 1940s | 5 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Kaylee mean?
Kaylee is a modern American name, a blend of Kay with Lee (or of Kayla and similar sounds). It flourished from the 1990s in many spellings.
Nicknames for Kaylee
- Kay
Variants & spellings
- Kayleigh
- Caylee
- Kaylie
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kaylee a boy or a girl name?
Kaylee is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Kaylee a popular name right now?
Kaylee is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2009 peak.
How popular is the name Kaylee?
In 2025, Kaylee ranked #255 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Kaylee most popular?
Kaylee was most popular in 2009, when about 7,219 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What are common nicknames for Kaylee?
Common nicknames for Kaylee include Kay.