Kailei

Kailei is a girl baby name. Ranked #21,390 in the US, popular nicknames include Kai, Kay, and Kaiie.

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Girl Name #21,390 Most Popular Hidden Gem 6 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Kailei is a girl name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Kailei often also consider Seara, Rifky, Asante .

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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 .

Popularity Over Time

#21,390
Current Rank
Peaked 2004 Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#21,390
Total SSA Count
7

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Nicknames

Kai Kay Kaiie Kailie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kailei

Is Kailei a boy or girl name?
Kailei is primarily used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Kailei?
Kailei is currently ranked #21390 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Kailei?
Common nicknames for Kailei include Kai, Kay, Kaiie, and Kailie.
Is Kailei a common or rare name?
Kailei is an uncommon name, ranked #21390 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What girl names are similar to Kailei?
Kailei pairs well with Seara, Rifky, Asante, Eliot in style and sound.
Are there other spellings for Kailei?
Related spellings include Kailani, Kailany, Kailey, Kailyn.

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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