Declining since 2015.
Popularity of Khalie since 2004
Babies named Khalie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 10 |
| 2010s | 84 |
| 2020s | 28 |
Meaning & origin
Khalie first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 2004, a modern coinage in a wave of similar-sounding names. While its exact meaning is uncertain, it is likely influenced by popular names like Kaylee and Khloe. Its peak year was 2015, after which usage began falling, reflecting changing tastes for creative spellings. The name has not been recorded in any specific top state data, indicating a scattered but consistent use across the country. For parents drawn to contemporary, feminine-sounding names with a distinctive spelling, Khalie fits the profile of a name that is both recognizable and uncommon.
Khalie is a modern American coinage, likely a respelling of Kaylee, which itself may derive from the Irish surname Caollaidhe (meaning 'slender'). Alternatively, it could be a creative variant of Khloe, from the Greek 'Khloē' (meaning 'green shoot'). The name first appeared in U.S. records in 2004 and saw peak usage in 2015, primarily used for girls.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kal, Lee, Kiki
Sibling names for Khalie
Names that share Khalie's style, for a brother or sister.
