Kalee
About Kalee
Kalee is a feminine name with several possible origins. It could be a variant spelling of Kaylee or Kaley, which are modern adaptations of the Irish surname Ó Cadhla, meaning 'graceful' or 'slender.' Alternatively, it might be derived from Kali, the Hindu goddess. The pronunciation is typically KAY-lee or kuh-LEE. While not among the most common names, Kalee has maintained modest usage since the 1990s when unique K-names gained popularity. Parents often choose Kalee for its melodic sound and distinctive spelling while maintaining familiar pronunciation, giving their daughter a name that stands out subtly on paper but remains approachable in everyday use.
Pronounced kuh-LEE.
As of October 2026, Kalee ranked #11391 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1037 in 1993.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #3,686 | 42 | 23.5 |
| 2015 | #4,916 | 28 | 15.7 |
| 2016 | #4,781 | 29 | 16.4 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | #4,830 | 28 | 16.7 |
| 2020 | #4,309 | 32 | 19.8 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |