Kaily
2025 SSA
About Kaily
Kaily is a feminine name with several possible origins, most commonly considered a modern variant of Kayley, Kaley, or Kelly. These names have Irish and Gaelic roots, with meanings relating to 'slender' or 'warrior.' The specific spelling 'Kaily' emerged as part of the trend toward creative name variations in the late 20th century. The name has a cheerful, youthful quality with its bright vowel sounds and lilting pronunciation. While not among the most common given names, Kaily gained modest popularity in the 1990s and 2000s. It appeals to parents seeking a friendly, contemporary-sounding name that maintains loose connections to traditional Irish naming patterns while offering a distinct spelling.
Pronounced KAY-lee.
As of October 2026, Kaily ranked #4113 for girls in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1681 for girls in 2010.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #2,104 | 92 | 51.5 |
| 2015 | #2,602 | 69 | 38.7 |
| 2016 | #2,605 | 68 | 38.4 |
| 2017 | #2,558 | 69 | 40 |
| 2018 | #2,467 | 72 | 42.3 |
| 2019 | #2,902 | 57 | 34 |
| 2020 | #2,943 | 55 | 34 |
| 2021 | #3,573 | 43 | 26.2 |
| 2022 | #3,503 | 45 | 27.4 |
| 2023 | #4,011 | 37 | 23.1 |
| 2024 | #3,091 | 52 | 32.1 |
| 2025 | #4,113 | 35 | 21.8 |