Kaley
Pronunciation: [ k-AYL-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kaley first appeared in US Social Security records in 1979.
Over 25 babies have been named Kaley in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kaley is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #26,177 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #26,177
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Kaley is also used as a girl name, ranked #2725.
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About the Name Kaley
Kaley is a boy name .
Is Kaley a boy or girl name? Kaley is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #26,177 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #2,725. Kaley is more commonly used as a girl name.
Kaley is currently ranked #26,177 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kaley include Kal, Kay, Kaie, and Kalkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Kaley include Kaleb, Kaleo, Kalel, Kaleth, Kalen . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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