Kaeli
Every Kaeli since 1982 — 3,447 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kaeli
Kaeli is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #756 in 2025 with 358 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1982, 3,447 American babies have been named Kaeli. Its peak came in 2023, when 430 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kaeli stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kaeli year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 358 | #756 |
| 2024 | 367 | #769 |
| 2023 | 430 | #679 |
| 2022 | 80 | #2,327 |
| 2021 | 22 | #5,649 |
| 2020 | 33 | #4,216 |
| 2019 | 31 | #4,487 |
| 2018 | 23 | #5,536 |
| 2017 | 14 | #8,059 |
| 2016 | 31 | #4,582 |
| 2015 | 30 | #4,652 |
| 2014 | 31 | #4,600 |
| 2013 | 37 | #4,039 |
| 2012 | 49 | #3,339 |
| 2011 | 46 | #3,477 |
| 2010 | 52 | #3,178 |
| 2009 | 48 | #3,434 |
| 2008 | 64 | #2,816 |
| 2007 | 67 | #2,730 |
| 2006 | 82 | #2,316 |
| 2005 | 96 | #1,987 |
| 2004 | 84 | #2,144 |
| 2003 | 111 | #1,715 |
| 2002 | 100 | #1,797 |
| 2001 | 90 | #1,929 |
| 2000 | 110 | #1,608 |
| 1995 | 89 | #1,660 |
| 1990 | 64 | #2,074 |
| 1985 | 19 | #4,198 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kaeli in 2025?
Kaeli ranked #756 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 358 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kaeli?
3,447 babies have been named Kaeli in the United States since 1982, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kaeli most popular?
Kaeli peaked in 2023, when 430 newborns received the name.
Is Kaeli a boy or girl name?
Kaeli is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kaeli rising or falling?
Kaeli is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.