Cailey vs Khylee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cailey

Girl #5,410 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"slender, graceful"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

American Irish-American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,410
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Cai, Cai-Cai

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Khylee

Girl #5,299 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"graceful, beautiful"

Origin: Irish (cadhla)

Cultural Roots

American Australian Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,299
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ky, Khy

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cailey Rank #5,410
Khylee Rank #5,299

Khylee is more popular, ranked #5299 vs #5410 for Cailey.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cailey ___

  • Cailey Ann
  • Cailey Marie
  • Cailey Rose
  • Cailey Grace
  • Cailey Nicole
  • Cailey Renee

Khylee ___

  • Khylee Rose
  • Khylee Grace
  • Khylee Ann
  • Khylee Mae
  • Khylee Jade
  • Khylee Reign

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cailey

Kaitlyn Brynn Hailey Connor Aidan

If you choose Khylee

Miley Rylee Braxton Finley Hadley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cailey or Khylee more popular?

Khylee is more popular, ranked #5299 compared to Cailey at #5410 in the United States.

What do Cailey and Khylee mean?

Cailey means "slender, graceful" (Old Irish origin). Khylee means "graceful, beautiful" (Irish (cadhla) origin).

Are Cailey and Khylee boy or girl names?

Cailey is primarily a girl name. Khylee is primarily a girl name.

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