Kaylei

Girl name

Kaylei has been given to 2,134 babies in the U.S. since 1986. It peaked in 2007.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

2,134

Peak year

2007 (128 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1986

10-year trend

▼ -76%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Kaylei — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Kayleegirl

140,601 babies since 1943

Kayleygirl

8,586 babies since 1977

Kaylengirl

8,504 babies since 1949

Kayligirl

7,134 babies since 1978

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Joscelyngirl

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Karismagirl

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Josalyngirl

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FAQ

How popular is the name Kaylei?

Kaylei has been given to 2,134 babies in the U.S. since 1986. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Kaylei peak?

Kaylei peaked in 2007, when 128 babies were given the name.

Is Kaylei a girl or boy name?

Kaylei is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Kaylei are girls).

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