Kailey Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationKAY-lee / ˈkeɪli

Irish; English

Meaning

Irish: slender; English: variant of Kaylee

Historical & Cultural Background

Kailey is a name that has roots in both Irish and English cultures. In Ireland, it is derived from the Gaelic word 'caol,' meaning 'slender.' The name gained popularity in English-speaking countries in the late 20th century, often as a variant of Kaylee, which itself is a modern name combining elements from various sources.

Trend Summary

Kailey has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, particularly peaking in the early 2000s.

Similar Names

KayleeKylieHaileyBaileyMileyShayleeJayleeKailyn

Variants

  • Kaylee
  • Kailie

International Variants

  • Cailin (Irish)
  • Kaileigh (English)

Famous people named Kailey

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Fictional characters named Kailey

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Sibling Suggestions

AidenBraydenCailinDylanEthanMeganRiley

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Kailey was first seen in the United States in 2004. Kailey has ranked as high as #1332 nationally, which occurred in 2004, and has been most popular in Kentucky. In the past 5 years the name Kailey has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Kailey (2004)

StateBirthsShare
KY 7
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
200410