Rising since 2005, #7,491 for girls today.
Popularity of Kaileia since 2002
Babies named Kaileia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 18 |
| 2010s | 70 |
| 2020s | 97 |
Meaning & origin
Kaileia is a modern invented name that first entered U.S. birth records in 2002. Since 2005, its usage has been rising steadily, reaching its peak rank of 7,491 in 2023, when approximately 1 in every 114,805 newborn girls received the name. As a recent coinage, it has no traditional roots or documented meaning, instead reflecting contemporary naming trends that favor melodic sounds and unique spellings. The name has not yet appeared as a top choice in any state. Its trajectory suggests slow but growing appeal among parents seeking a distinctive alternative to more common names like Kayla or Kylie.
Kaileia first appeared in U.S. records in 2002, with no clear derivation from an established name or language. It is most likely a modern invented name, possibly formed by combining sounds from names like Kayla or Kylie with a fashionable -eia ending.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kai, Leia, Lee
Sibling names for Kaileia
Names that share Kaileia's style, for a brother or sister.
