Ailey vs Katalea

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ailey

Girl #5,621 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"hay meadow, grassy clearing"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

Cultural Roots

American African American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,621
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ail, Lee

Playground Safety Score

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Katalea

Girl #5,717 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"pure meadow"

Origin: Greek/Latin

Cultural Roots

American Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,717
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kata, Kat, Kate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ailey Rank #5,621
Katalea Rank #5,717

Ailey is more popular, ranked #5621 vs #5717 for Katalea.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ailey ___

  • Ailey Rose
  • Ailey Mae
  • Ailey Grace
  • Ailey Jean
  • Ailey Dawn
  • Ailey Faith

Katalea ___

  • Katalea Rose
  • Katalea Grace
  • Katalea Ann
  • Katalea Mae
  • Katalea Jane
  • Katalea Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ailey

Riley Bailey Harlow Avery Nola

If you choose Katalea

Amelia Isabella Arabella Sebastian Matteo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ailey or Katalea more popular?

Ailey is more popular, ranked #5621 compared to Katalea at #5717 in the United States.

What do Ailey and Katalea mean?

Ailey means "hay meadow, grassy clearing" (Old English/Scottish origin). Katalea means "pure meadow" (Greek/Latin origin).

Are Ailey and Katalea boy or girl names?

Ailey is primarily a girl name. Katalea is primarily a girl name.

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