Kaylee vs Laura

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kaylee

Girl #220 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"slender, fair"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#220
Total SSA Count
1,392
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kay, Lee, KK

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Laura

Girl #358 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"laurel tree"

Origin: Latin (laurus)

Cultural Roots

English Italian Spanish German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#358
Total SSA Count
868
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Laur, Laurie, Laurel

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Popularity Comparison

Kaylee Rank #220
Laura Rank #358

Kaylee is more popular, ranked #220 vs #358 for Laura.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kaylee ___

  • Kaylee Grace
  • Kaylee Marie
  • Kaylee Ann
  • Kaylee Lynn
  • Kaylee Nicole
  • Kaylee Elizabeth

Laura ___

  • Laura Anne
  • Laura Jane
  • Laura Elizabeth
  • Laura Marie
  • Laura Grace
  • Laura Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kaylee

Jaden Tyler Hayden Brayden Madison

If you choose Laura

Claire Megan Michael David Susan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kaylee or Laura more popular?

Kaylee is more popular, ranked #220 compared to Laura at #358 in the United States.

What do Kaylee and Laura mean?

Kaylee means "slender, fair" (Irish Gaelic origin). Laura means "laurel tree" (Latin (laurus) origin).

Are Kaylee and Laura boy or girl names?

Kaylee is primarily a girl name. Laura is primarily a girl name.

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