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Kaylei
Pronounced KAY-lee /ˈkeɪ.li/High
Meaning: -ei spelling of Kayley/Kaylee — from Irish, 'slender', or 'a celebration' (ceilidh); also a Hawaiian -lei, 'a flower garland'; routes layeredLow
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U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Kaylei is an -ei spelling of Kayley/Kaylee — variously from Irish Caoladh, 'slender', the Gaelic ceilidh, 'a celebration of music and dance', and echoing the Hawaiian lei, 'a flower garland' (routes layered, which we note). A sweet, sunny, modern name; the -lei styling personalizes it.
It registers thinly beside Kaylee. Rare, slender-or-a-celebration at the root, and sunny.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Kaylei mean?
Kaylei spells Kayley/Kaylee — Irish 'slender; a celebration', with a Hawaiian lei ('garland') echo; the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Kaylei?
It's said KAY-lee /ˈkeɪ.li/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Kaylei a boy or girl name?
Kaylei is a girl's name.
How popular is Kaylei?
Kaylei is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Kaylee is more common.