Kailer
13% girls · 87% boys
About Kailer
Kailer is a modern masculine name with unclear etymology, possibly a contemporary creation or variation on the surname Kaler/Kahler, which has German origins. It could also be an inventive spelling of 'Kyler,' which blends Kyle with popular '-er' ending names. Extremely rare in traditional naming records, Kailer has gained minimal recognition in recent years, particularly in North America. The name has a strong, contemporary sound with its crisp consonants and familiar structure. It fits well with current trends toward surnames as first names and two-syllable masculine names with strong sounds. Kailer might appeal to parents seeking something distinctive yet accessible in pronunciation, with a modern, slightly athletic or dynamic feeling to it.
Kailer is also given to girls, where it ranks #16028 in the US.
Pronounced KAY-ler.
As of October 2026, Kailer ranked #16028 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #14233 in 2023.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #3,501 | 31 | 16.1 |
| 2015 | #3,738 | 29 | 15.1 |
| 2016 | #3,730 | 29 | 15.3 |
| 2017 | #3,483 | 32 | 17.3 |
| 2018 | #2,685 | 46 | 25.3 |
| 2019 | #2,674 | 48 | 26.8 |
| 2020 | #2,783 | 44 | 25.5 |
| 2021 | #2,568 | 51 | 29.2 |
| 2022 | #2,845 | 45 | 25.8 |
| 2023 | #3,666 | 31 | 18.1 |
| 2024 | #3,479 | 33 | 19.2 |
| 2025 | #3,345 | 35 | 20.5 |
Kailer on lists
Famous Kailers
- Kailer YamamotoBoy
American ice hockey forward