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Updated August 7, 2024

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Girl name origins & meanings

The name Kaylee is a girl’s name with multiple meanings and origins.

This spelling of Kaylee is most common in the United States and is of American origin, meaning “Crown.” Kaylee combines the name Kay and the popular suffix Lee.

Kaylee also has roots in Arabic, Irish, English, Scottish, and Hebrew.

The Arabic name Kaylee means “Beloved” and “Laurel.”

The Irish, English and Scottish origins of the name mean “Slender” and “Keeper of the keys.”

In Hebrew, the girl’s name Kaylee refers to a “Regal woman.”

What does Kaylee mean and stand for?

Many believe the name Kaylee to be a combination of the names Kayla and Hailey.

There are many variations of the spelling of Kaylee, including the Gaelic Caleigh and Kaleigh. These versions of the name are of Irish heritage, meaning “slim and fair.”

Syllables: 2

Boy name origins & meanings

Although more common among girls, the name Kaylee is a gender-neutral name that can also be used for boys.

The male name Kaylee is of Hawaiian origin, meaning “Strong and manly.”

Boy name variations

How Popular Is The Name Kaylee

How popular is the name Kaylee?

According to the Social Security Administration, Kaylee has been a consistently popular name. It has only recently fallen from the top 100 where it held a place since 2000. 

However, Kaylee is the 34th most popular name on FamilyEducation. 

According to Google search data analysis, the name Kaylee was at its peak popularity in March 2018.

Where is it Popular?

Kaylee was searched for most often in the following states:

The name Kaylee in pop culture and entertainment

Famous people named Kaylee include American actresses Kaylee Bryant and Kaylee DeFer, as well as Canadian swimmer Kaylee Dakers and American journalist Kaylee Hartung. 

Kaylee Frye is a character from the television series Firefly.

Nicknames for Kaylee

  • Kay
  • Kay Kay
  • Lee

Pairs well with these middle names

 

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