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Kaylea

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Pronounced KAY-lee /ˈkeΙͺ.li/High

Meaning: A modern name, variously a spelling of Kaylee/Kayleigh (a Kay + Leigh blend, also linked to Irish caol, 'slender'); routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A modern name; a Kaylee echo: Kaylea. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowAmerican, Irish
MeaningA modern name, variously a spelling of Kaylee/Kayleigh (a Kay + Leigh blend, also linked to Irish caol, 'slender'); routes uncertain
U.S. rank (2025)#8102 β†˜ Falling
2025 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1999
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 3,107

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 199919782025

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

Kaylea is a modern name, with no single fixed root β€” variously a spelling of Kaylee/Kayleigh (a Kay + Leigh blend, also linked to Irish caol, 'slender'; 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? Kaylea is a modern name, variously a spelling of Kaylee/Kayleigh (a Kay + Leigh blend, also linked to Irish caol, 'slender') β€” crisp and modern (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'KAY-lee').
Overall data confidence 32%
U.S. Social Security Administration name files β€” routes uncertain

Variations

KayleeKayleighKaylie

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kaylea mean?

Kaylea is a modern name, variously a spelling of Kaylee/Kayleigh; the routes are uncertain, so we flag it.

How do you pronounce Kaylea?

It's said KAY-lee /ˈkeΙͺ.li/ β€” two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kaylea a boy or girl name?

Kaylea is a girl's name.

How popular is Kaylea?

Kaylea is a very rare name in the U.S.

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