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Kailei

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Pronounced KY-lee /ˈkaɪ.li/Medium

Meaning: Kailei reads as a modern American respelling of Kylie or Kayleigh, joining a Kai- opening with a -lei ending. No single settled meaning; routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A breezy, modern name: Kailei respells Kylie with a -lei ending (said 'KY-lee'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowAmerican
MeaningKailei reads as a modern American respelling of Kylie or Kayleigh, joining a Kai- opening with a -lei ending. No single settled meaning; routes uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#12715 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2004
Total births (all-time)≈ 617

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719882024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

As a girl's name in the U.S., Kailei reads as a modern respelling of Kylie or Kayleigh, in the Kai- family. The routes are uncertain, which we note. A light, two-beat name (said 'KY-lee').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, breezy, and modern.

Did you know? Kailei reworks Kylie or Kayleigh with a sunny -lei close, echoing Hawaiian lei — a coined, contemporary pick whose route is uncertain, which we note (said 'KY-lee').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Kailei — Respelling of Kylie/Kayleigh; Kai- family; routes uncertain

Variations

KylieKayleighKaylee

Nicknames

KaiLei

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If you like Kailei…

Kylie— a like sound Kailei respells
Kaylee— a like breezy -lee/-lei pick
Kayleigh— a like -leigh spelling
Bailei— a like -ei coinage

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kailei mean?

Kailei is a modern respelling of Kylie or Kayleigh in the Kai- family. The routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Kailei?

It's said KY-lee /ˈkaɪ.li/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kailei a boy or girl name?

Kailei is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Kailei?

Kailei is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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