Declining since 2006.
Popularity of Kayelee since 1990
Babies named Kayelee per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 98 |
| 2000s | 165 |
| 2010s | 96 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Meaning & origin
Kayelee is a modern American coinage that first appeared in Social Security Administration records in 1990. It follows a well-worn pattern: a phonetic 'Kay-' opener (shared with Kayla, Katelyn, Kaylee) capped with the diminutive '-lee' suffix that has been popular in American girl names for decades. The name’s trajectory peaked in 2012, its most recorded year, and has been declining since 2006, reflecting a broader shift away from this style of name in the late 2010s. Despite its relatively straightforward formula, Kayelee does not rank among the top 1,000 names nationally and has no significant concentration in any particular states. Its appeal lies in its familiar sound and unambiguous femininity, fitting comfortably alongside sister styles like Mackenzie and Hailey. As a pure modern invention, its etymology is transparent: it is a crafted name rather than one with deep historical roots.
Kayelee is a modern coined name, first recorded in the United States in 1990. It follows a pattern of names beginning with the popular 'Kay-' sound (often influenced by names like Kayla or Katelyn) and appended with the fashionable suffix '-lee'. Its usage was most frequent in the early 2010s, peaking in 2012, but has since declined.
Sibling names for Kayelee
Names that share Kayelee's style, for a brother or sister.
