Kaylei
Every Kaylei since 1986 — 2,134 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kaylei
Kaylei is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,317 in 2025 with 15 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1986, 2,134 American babies have been named Kaylei. Its peak came in 2007, when 128 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 Kaylei stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kaylei year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | #7,317 |
| 2024 | 23 | #5,530 |
| 2023 | 31 | #4,510 |
| 2022 | 22 | #5,731 |
| 2021 | 36 | #4,054 |
| 2020 | 37 | #3,872 |
| 2019 | 50 | #3,199 |
| 2018 | 48 | #3,318 |
| 2017 | 57 | #2,915 |
| 2016 | 46 | #3,440 |
| 2015 | 62 | #2,825 |
| 2014 | 68 | #2,600 |
| 2013 | 60 | #2,857 |
| 2012 | 95 | #2,038 |
| 2011 | 113 | #1,799 |
| 2010 | 90 | #2,178 |
| 2009 | 109 | #1,925 |
| 2008 | 112 | #1,895 |
| 2007 | 128 | #1,709 |
| 2006 | 126 | #1,673 |
| 2005 | 117 | #1,697 |
| 2004 | 97 | #1,933 |
| 2003 | 105 | #1,793 |
| 2002 | 76 | #2,189 |
| 2001 | 83 | #2,040 |
| 2000 | 62 | #2,470 |
| 1995 | 16 | #5,820 |
| 1990 | 11 | #7,571 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kaylei in 2025?
Kaylei ranked #7,317 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 15 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kaylei?
2,134 babies have been named Kaylei in the United States since 1986, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kaylei most popular?
Kaylei peaked in 2007, when 128 newborns received the name.
Is Kaylei a boy or girl name?
Kaylei is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kaylei rising or falling?
Kaylei is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.