Kailayah
Kailayah is a girl baby name. Ranked #26,075 in the US, popular nicknames include Kai, Kay, and Kaiie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Kailayah first appeared in US Social Security records in 2013.
Over 12 babies have been named Kailayah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kailayah is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #26,075 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #26,075
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Alternative Spellings
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About the Name Kailayah
Kailayah is a girl name .
Kailayah is currently ranked #26,075 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kailayah include Kai, Kay, Kaiie, and Kailie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Kailayah include Kailani, Kailany, Kailey, Kailyn, Kaila . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis