Declining since 1997, #5,722 for girls today.
Popularity of Kalie since 1969
Babies named Kalie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 35 |
| 1980s | 779 |
| 1990s | 2,219 |
| 2000s | 1,585 |
| 2010s | 540 |
| 2020s | 150 |
Meaning & origin
Kalie is a modern American spelling variant of the popular name Kaylee, which saw a surge in the 1990s. The name Kalie peaked in 1998, reflecting the broader trend for Kaylee and its many variations. However, its usage has been declining since 1997, and by 2025 it ranked 5,722, with only about 1 in 76,537 girls receiving this spelling. First recorded in 1969, Kalie exemplifies the creative respelling trend in American naming, where parents modify conventional spellings to create a distinct yet familiar sound.
Kalie is a spelling variant of Kaylee, a name that emerged in the United States in the mid-20th century. It may derive from the Irish surname Ó Caollaidhe, meaning 'descendant of Caollaidhe' (from caol 'slender'), or from a combination of the name Kay and the common suffix -lee. The name gained popularity in the 1990s and has since seen various spellings.
Where Kalie is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Kalie” around the world
Where Kalie lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
20
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kay, Lee
Sibling names for Kalie
Names that share Kalie's style, for a brother or sister.
