Kaylea
A female given name transferred from the surname, variant of Kaylee.
Every Kaylea since 1978 — 3,107 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kaylea
Kaylea is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #8,102 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1978, 3,107 American babies have been named Kaylea. Its peak came in 1999, when 158 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Kaylea stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kaylea year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | #8,102 |
| 2024 | 14 | #7,780 |
| 2023 | 14 | #7,832 |
| 2022 | 17 | #6,847 |
| 2021 | 10 | #9,927 |
| 2020 | 14 | #7,756 |
| 2019 | 34 | #4,212 |
| 2018 | 14 | #7,960 |
| 2017 | 30 | #4,632 |
| 2016 | 31 | #4,584 |
| 2015 | 34 | #4,259 |
| 2014 | 46 | #3,460 |
| 2013 | 44 | #3,539 |
| 2012 | 69 | #2,610 |
| 2011 | 78 | #2,380 |
| 2010 | 73 | #2,528 |
| 2009 | 85 | #2,301 |
| 2008 | 92 | #2,179 |
| 2007 | 121 | #1,775 |
| 2006 | 125 | #1,684 |
| 2005 | 128 | #1,594 |
| 2004 | 140 | #1,455 |
| 2003 | 127 | #1,531 |
| 2002 | 117 | #1,592 |
| 2001 | 132 | #1,433 |
| 2000 | 149 | #1,295 |
| 1995 | 116 | #1,412 |
| 1990 | 72 | #1,933 |
| 1985 | 26 | #3,365 |
| 1980 | 6 | #9,642 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kaylea mean?
A female given name transferred from the surname, variant of Kaylee.
How popular is the name Kaylea in 2025?
Kaylea ranked #8,102 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 13 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kaylea?
3,107 babies have been named Kaylea in the United States since 1978, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kaylea most popular?
Kaylea peaked in 1999, when 158 newborns received the name.
Is Kaylea a boy or girl name?
Kaylea is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kaylea rising or falling?
Kaylea is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.