Declining since 2017.
Popularity of Khailee since 2007
Babies named Khailee per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 18 |
| 2010s | 87 |
| 2020s | 22 |
Meaning & origin
Khailee is a modern feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2007, reflecting the early-21st-century trend of inventing names with distinctive spellings. Its peak year was 2016, when it was given to a small number of girls, but its usage has been falling since 2017. Like many names ending in the 'ee' sound, Khailee fits a stylistic pattern popular in the 2010s. The name is too rare to appear in the top states list or to have a meaningful 1-in-N ratio. Parents choosing Khailee are likely drawn to its uniqueness and phonetic resemblance to more established names such as Kaylee or Hayley.
Khailee is a modern invented name, first recorded in the United States in 2007. It appears to be a respelling or creative variant of names like Kaylee (often considered a combination of Kay and Lee) or Hayley (an English surname meaning 'hay clearing'). The spelling with 'Kh' may be influenced by names like Khloe or Khalil. Its usage has been rare and primarily American.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Khai, Lee, LeeLee
Sibling names for Khailee
Names that share Khailee's style, for a brother or sister.
