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Kailie

♀ Girl

Pronounced KAY-lee /ˈkeɪ.li/High

Meaning: A spelling of Kaylee/Kayleigh, a modern coinage (from Kay + Lee, or an elaboration of Kayla). Cheerful and current; routes layered, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A cheerful respelling: Kailie is a form of Kaylee/Kayleigh (said 'KAY-lee'). Bright and current.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningA spelling of Kaylee/Kayleigh, a modern coinage (from Kay + Lee, or an elaboration of Kayla). Cheerful and current; routes layered, which we note.
U.S. rank (2023)#14234 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1999
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,318

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200419842023

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

Kailie respells Kaylee/Kayleigh, a modern coinage (Kay + Lee, or an elaboration of Kayla). It reads cheerful and current, its route layered, which we note -- extremely rare in the U.S. (said 'KAY-lee').

Newly emerging and extremely rare in U.S. data. Rare, cheerful, and modern.

Did you know? Kailie is a spelling of Kaylee/Kayleigh -- a modern coinage from Kay + Lee -- landing bright and cheerful; its route is layered, which we note (said 'KAY-lee').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Kailie — Kaylee/Kayleigh form; layered

Variations

KayleeKayleighKailey

Nicknames

KaiLee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kailie mean?

Kailie is a form of Kaylee/Kayleigh, a modern coinage (Kay + Lee); its route is layered, which we note.

How do you pronounce Kailie?

It's said KAY-lee /ˈkeɪ.li/ -- 2 syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kailie a boy or girl name?

Kailie is a girl's name.

How popular is Kailie?

Kailie is an extremely rare, newly emerging name in the U.S.

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