Kailey
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kailey first appeared in US Social Security records in 2004.
Over 10 babies have been named Kailey in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kailey is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #8,841 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #8,841
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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About the Name Kailey
Kailey is a boy name .
Is Kailey a boy or girl name? Kailey is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #8,841 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,284. Kailey is more commonly used as a girl name.
Kailey is currently ranked #8,841 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kailey include Kai, Kail, Kaily, Kailie, Kay, Kaie, and Kaikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Kailey include Kailo, Kailan, Kailen, Kailer . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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