Kailei
Kailei is a girl baby name. Ranked #21,390 in the US, popular nicknames include Kai, Kay, and Kaiie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Kailei first appeared in US Social Security records in 1988.
Over 617 babies have been named Kailei in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kailei is past its peak , currently ranked #21,390 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #21,390
- Total SSA Count
- 7
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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About the Name Kailei
Kailei is a girl name .
Kailei is currently ranked #21,390 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kailei include Kai, Kay, Kaiie, and Kailie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Kailei include Kailani, Kailany, Kailey, Kailyn, Kaila . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis