Kailey
Origin
English
Syllables
2
Peak era
2000s/2010s
Today
▬ Steady
Meaning
modern coinage, blend of Kay and '-ley'/Lee
Popularity, 1890–2024
1890speak 2000s
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Kailey peaked in the 2000s and the 2010s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Kailey
Most people given the name Kailey in the United States are teenagers or young adults today.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Kailey deep dive
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