Kaylee
2025 SSA
Below 5 births
About Kaylee
A widely used name, Kaylee pulls together something from Kayla and something from Hailey, making it a popular choice in the 2000s when it ranked in the Top 50, reaching #26 in the US in 2009. While it has now declined in usage, it makes a familiar and contemporary choice, ranking within the Top 500.
Possibly derived from the Hebrew Kelila, via Kayla, it could mean "laurel, crown", though it could additionally blend Kay (from Katherine) with Lee, which could give it the meaning "pure meadow, pure clearing". There's also the Scottish Cèilidh, associating it with a folk music and folktale party.
Kaylee is also given to boys.
Pronounced KAY-lee.
As of October 2026, Kaylee ranked #255 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #26 in 2009.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · girls | Births · girls | US rank · boys | Births · boys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #52 | 4,552 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | #61 | 4,376 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | #72 | 3,845 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | #84 | 3,416 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | #97 | 2,959 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | #114 | 2,556 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | #117 | 2,336 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | #139 | 1,978 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | #161 | 1,821 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | #181 | 1,643 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | #220 | 1,392 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | #255 | 1,205 | — | 0 |
World rankings
Kaylee for girls
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- Kaylee Friesen (b. 2005)Girl
daughter of ice hockey player Jeff Friesen
- Kaylee Gentry (b. 2002)Girl
daughter of singer Troy Gentry of Montgomery Gentry
- Kaylee Michelle Kennemer (b. 2011)Girl
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- Mia Kaylee Simmons (b. 2016)Girl
daughter of reality TV personality JoJo Simmons ("Run's House")
Kaylee in pop culture
- Kaywinnit Lee "Kaylee" FryeGirl
mechanic on TV show "Firefly"
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character on TV's "American Horror Story"
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character in movie "Big Fat Liar"
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