Declining since 2020, #3,314 for boys today.
Popularity of Kailer since 1998
Babies named Kailer per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 | 6 |
| 2000s | 11 | 231 |
| 2010s | 15 | 302 |
| 2020s | 16 | 239 |
Meaning & origin
Kailer is a modern American name that first appeared on the U.S. Social Security list in 1998. It peaked in popularity in 2021 and has since been falling. As of 2025, it ranks 3314th with a 1-in-48,802 birth rate. The name reflects a trend of invented, phonetic names, likely influenced by surnames or blends like Kay and Tyler. Its appeal lies in its contemporary sound and the popular nickname Kai.
Kailer is a modern coinage, possibly a variant of the surname Kaylor or an invented name blending sounds like 'Kai' and 'Tyler'. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1998, fitting a trend of creative, phonetic names ending in '-er'.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kai
Sibling names for Kailer
Names that share Kailer's style, for a brother or sister.
