"slender, graceful, beautiful"
Origin: Irish Gaelic via American
Language: English
Kaylie
Pronunciation: [ k-AYL-ee ]
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"meadow near the water"
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The Story of Kaylie
Kaylie is an American variant of Kaylee/Kayleigh, itself a blend of Kay (a medieval pet form of names beginning with K) and the Irish Gaelic Cadhla meaning graceful or beautiful, as well as the suffix -lee (meadow). The name represents the American tendency to create phonetic spellings of existing names, and emerged in widespread use in the 1990s.
Kaylie peaked in popularity in the United States during the 1990s and 2000s, during the era of -leigh/-lee endings for girls. It remains a familiar and friendly name without feeling dated.
Kaylie represents the American tradition of name personalization — taking an existing name and giving it a unique spelling to create an individual identity while preserving the familiar sound.
Historical Record
Kaylie first appeared in US Social Security records in 1968.
Over 21,950 babies have been named Kaylie in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kaylie is past its peak , currently ranked #1,241 for girl names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Kaylee/Kaylie variants have over a dozen different spellings in use
- Cadhla, the Irish root, is pronounced KY-la and means beautiful in Gaelic
Kaylie in Other Languages
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Cadhla
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Kaylie
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Popularity Over Time
#1,241
Current Rank
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Peaked 2006
Based on SSA data 1880–present
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #1,241
- Total SSA Count
- 188
- Cultural Origins
- American English Irish
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Casual
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
Alternative Spellings
Common Nicknames
Kay
Kayles
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kaylie
What does the name Kaylie mean?
"slender, graceful, beautiful" (from Irish Gaelic via American). "meadow near the water" (from English). Kaylie is an American variant of Kaylee/Kayleigh, itself a blend of Kay (a medieval pet form of names beginning with K) and the Irish Gaelic Cadhla meaning graceful or beautiful, as well as the suffix -lee (meadow). The name represents the American tendency to create phonetic spellings of existing names, and emerged in widespread use in the 1990s.
What is the origin of the name Kaylie?
Kaylie has Irish Gaelic via American, English, American, and Irish origins. In Irish Gaelic via American, it means "slender, graceful, beautiful". In English, it means "meadow near the water".
Is Kaylie a boy or girl name?
Kaylie is primarily used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Kaylie?
Kaylie is pronounced k-AYL-ee.
How popular is the name Kaylie?
Kaylie is currently ranked #1241 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Kaylie?
Common nicknames for Kaylie include Kay and Kayles.
What are good middle names for Kaylie?
Popular middle name pairings include Kaylie Ann, Kaylie Marie, Kaylie Elizabeth, Kaylie Grace, Kaylie Sue, and Kaylie Dawn.
What are good sibling names for Kaylie?
Names that pair well with Kaylie as siblings include Tyler, Jayden, Brittany, Rylie, Hayden, and Logan.
How many syllables does Kaylie have?
Kaylie has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Kaylie a common or rare name?
Kaylie is an uncommon name, ranked #1241 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
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About the Name Kaylie
Kaylie is a girl name with American, English, and Irish origins . The name means "slender, graceful, beautiful" in Irish Gaelic via American .
Kaylie is currently ranked #1,241 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Kaylie has 2 syllables and is pronounced k-AYL-ee, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Kaylie include Kay and Kayles. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Kaylie include Kaylee, Kaylani, Kayla, Kayleigh, Kaylin . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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