Rising since 2005, #5,554 for girls today.
Popularity of Kaileah since 1999
Babies named Kaileah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 106 |
| 2010s | 176 |
| 2020s | 109 |
Meaning & origin
Kaileah entered U.S. birth records in 1999 and has been on a steady upward trajectory, with its ranking peaking at 5554th in 2025. The name's 1 in 73,058 birth rate that year reflects its modest but growing use. Since 2005, its rise has been consistent, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive spelling of the widely familiar Kaylee sound. Kaileah has not yet been recorded in top state data, suggesting its appeal is broad but not concentrated in any specific region. As a modern coinage, it lacks deep historical roots, but its phonetic charm and connection to the popular Kaylee family give it contemporary resonance.
Kaileah is a phonetic respelling of Kaylee, a modern coinage that gained popularity in the late 20th century. Kaylee itself may be influenced by the Irish surname Caoileadh or the Hebrew name Kelila, but its widespread use as a given name stems from its pleasing sound rather than a specific traditional root. The spelling variant Kaileah emerged in the late 1990s, contributing to the name's continued evolution.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kay, Leah, Kai
Sibling names for Kaileah
Names that share Kaileah's style, for a brother or sister.
