Kalee

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Pronounced KAY-lee /ˈkeɪ.li/High

Meaning: A modern name, variously a spelling of Kaylee (a Kay + Leigh blend) and Cali; no single fixed root; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A modern name; a Kaylee/Cali echo: Kalee. Crisp, modern, and warm.

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Origin LowAmerican

MeaningA modern name, variously a spelling of Kaylee (a Kay + Leigh blend) and Cali; no single fixed root; routes uncertain

U.S. rank (2024)#7746 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1999

Total births (all-time)≈ 3,875

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Kalee is a modern name, with no single fixed root — variously a spelling of Kaylee (a Kay + Leigh blend) and Cali (routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). A crisp, modern name (said 'KAY-lee').

In the U.S. it appears as a stylized spelling. Rare in this form, a-recent-name, and modern.

Did you know? Kalee is a modern name, variously a spelling of Kaylee (a Kay + Leigh blend) and Cali — a crisp, modern name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'KAY-lee').

Overall data confidence 30%

U.S. Social Security Administration name files — routes uncertain

Variations

KayleeKayleighKaylie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kalee mean?

Kalee is a modern name echoing Kaylee and Cali; the routes are uncertain, so we flag it.

How do you pronounce Kalee?

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

Is Kalee a boy or girl name?

Kalee is a girl's name.

How popular is Kalee?

Kalee is a rare name in the U.S.