Jessi vs Kiley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jessi

Girl #3,275 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"she who looks out"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,275
Total SSA Count
48
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Jess

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Jessi Rank #3,275
Kiley Rank #2,978

Kiley is more popular, ranked #2978 vs #3275 for Jessi.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jessi ___

  • Jessi Mae
  • Jessi Lynn
  • Jessi Rose
  • Jessi Ann
  • Jessi Claire
  • Jessi Lee

Kiley ___

  • Kiley Rose
  • Kiley Ann
  • Kiley Grace
  • Kiley Mae
  • Kiley Faith
  • Kiley Lynn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jessi

Katie Lyla Benny Theo Sadie

If you choose Kiley

Harley Riley Brody Tyler Mackenzie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jessi or Kiley more popular?

Kiley is more popular, ranked #2978 compared to Jessi at #3275 in the United States.

What do Jessi and Kiley mean?

Jessi means "she who looks out" (Hebrew origin). Kiley means "boomerang" (Australian Aboriginal origin).

Are Jessi and Kiley boy or girl names?

Jessi is primarily a girl name. Kiley is primarily a girl name.

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