Kailey
A female given name transferred from the surname, variant of Kaylee.
Every Kailey since 1970 — 27,254 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kailey
Kailey is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,420 in 2025 with 153 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1970, 27,254 American babies have been named Kailey. Its peak came in 2004, when 1,449 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Kailey stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kailey year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 153 | #1,420 | — | — |
| 2024 | 180 | #1,288 | — | — |
| 2023 | 226 | #1,091 | — | — |
| 2022 | 256 | #1,017 | — | — |
| 2021 | 271 | #961 | — | — |
| 2020 | 322 | #848 | — | — |
| 2019 | 346 | #800 | — | — |
| 2018 | 427 | #685 | — | — |
| 2017 | 454 | #656 | — | — |
| 2016 | 507 | #595 | — | — |
| 2015 | 588 | #531 | — | — |
| 2014 | 664 | #476 | — | — |
| 2013 | 671 | #452 | — | — |
| 2012 | 757 | #415 | — | — |
| 2011 | 906 | #356 | — | — |
| 2010 | 834 | #384 | — | — |
| 2009 | 999 | #330 | — | — |
| 2008 | 1,083 | #309 | — | — |
| 2007 | 1,178 | #287 | — | — |
| 2006 | 1,275 | #258 | — | — |
| 2005 | 1,298 | #251 | — | — |
| 2004 | 1,439 | #228 | 10 | #7,266 |
| 2003 | 1,331 | #246 | — | — |
| 2002 | 1,093 | #284 | — | — |
| 2001 | 1,090 | #288 | — | — |
| 2000 | 1,050 | #305 | — | — |
| 1995 | 676 | #391 | — | — |
| 1990 | 376 | #603 | — | — |
| 1985 | 82 | #1,500 | — | — |
| 1980 | 5 | #11,092 | — | — |
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| 1970 | 5 | #8,578 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kailey mean?
A female given name transferred from the surname, variant of Kaylee.
How popular is the name Kailey in 2025?
Kailey ranked #1,420 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 153 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kailey?
27,254 babies have been named Kailey in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kailey most popular?
Kailey peaked in 2004, when 1,449 newborns received the name.
Is Kailey a boy or girl name?
Kailey is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kailey rising or falling?
Kailey is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.