Holding steady.
Popularity of Khaylee since 2009
Babies named Khaylee per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 9 |
| 2010s | 92 |
| 2020s | 26 |
Meaning & origin
Khaylee is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2009, reflecting a trend of creatively spelled names ending in the popular -lee suffix. It reached its highest usage in 2017, but its trajectory has been stable since then, and it does not rank among the top 1,000 names as of the latest data. The name has no historical or etymological depth; it is a purely contemporary construction, popular among parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar-sounding name for their daughters. No single state has reported particularly high usage for Khaylee, consistent with its status as a rare name.
Khaylee is a modern American coinage, likely formed by blending the initial sound of names like Kayla or Kylie with the popular suffix -lee (from Old English leah 'clearing, meadow'). It emerged in the late 2000s, fitting a trend of creative spellings and rhythmic two-syllable names ending in -ee. The name has no historical or traditional roots.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Khay, Lee, Khai
Sibling names for Khaylee
Names that share Khaylee's style, for a brother or sister.
