Kaylee
Kaylee is a modern American name that emerged in the late 20th century, likely derived as a combination of the names Kay and Lee, or as a phonetic variation of the Irish name Kayley meaning 'slender'. The name has a light, cheerful sound and embodies contemporary naming trends.
Current Popularity
#220 for girls
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Multiple spelling variations exist (Kaylee, Kayla, Kaleigh, Caylee)
- •Easy to pronounce and spell in its most common form
- •Popular in the 1990s-2000s, giving it a millennial generation feel
- •Works well with both traditional and modern middle names
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Famous People
Kaylee DeFer
Actress known for 'Gossip Girl'
Kaylee Bryant
Actress from 'Legacies'
Kaylee McKeown
Australian Olympic gold medalist swimmer
Statistics
139,199
Total births since 1880
2009
Peak year
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