Kiley
A unisex given name transferred from the surname, of modern usage; compare Kylie.
Every Kiley since 1958 — 20,272 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kiley
Kiley is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,798 in 2025 with 61 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1958, 20,272 American babies have been named Kiley — about 95% girls and 5% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2008, when 1,098 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 Kiley stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kiley 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 | 61 | #2,798 | — | — |
| 2024 | 57 | #2,909 | — | — |
| 2023 | 61 | #2,803 | — | — |
| 2022 | 68 | #2,594 | — | — |
| 2021 | 79 | #2,322 | — | — |
| 2020 | 108 | #1,827 | — | — |
| 2019 | 114 | #1,794 | — | — |
| 2018 | 145 | #1,508 | — | — |
| 2017 | 186 | #1,270 | — | — |
| 2016 | 216 | #1,167 | 5 | #13,320 |
| 2015 | 307 | #900 | — | — |
| 2014 | 433 | #661 | — | — |
| 2013 | 560 | #533 | — | — |
| 2012 | 595 | #513 | — | — |
| 2011 | 737 | #423 | 6 | #11,637 |
| 2010 | 840 | #379 | — | — |
| 2009 | 895 | #359 | 8 | #9,493 |
| 2008 | 1,090 | #307 | 8 | #9,481 |
| 2007 | 887 | #367 | — | — |
| 2006 | 742 | #428 | — | — |
| 2005 | 815 | #385 | 5 | #12,495 |
| 2004 | 840 | #373 | 10 | #7,304 |
| 2003 | 850 | #361 | 13 | #5,739 |
| 2002 | 731 | #400 | 7 | #8,978 |
| 2001 | 643 | #429 | 15 | #5,032 |
| 2000 | 628 | #451 | 6 | #9,774 |
| 1995 | 360 | #615 | 21 | #3,259 |
| 1990 | 276 | #753 | 30 | #2,350 |
| 1985 | 169 | #932 | 30 | #1,948 |
| 1980 | 221 | #751 | 36 | #1,643 |
| 1975 | 31 | #2,539 | 60 | #1,091 |
| 1970 | 16 | #3,787 | 55 | #1,108 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kiley mean?
A unisex given name transferred from the surname, of modern usage; compare Kylie.
How popular is the name Kiley in 2025?
Kiley ranked #2,798 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 61 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kiley?
20,272 babies have been named Kiley in the United States since 1958, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kiley most popular?
Kiley peaked in 2008, when 1,098 newborns received the name.
Is Kiley a boy or girl name?
Kiley is used for both: about 95% of babies named Kiley have been girls and 5% boys.
Is the name Kiley rising or falling?
Kiley is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.