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Keylee

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Pronounced KAY-lee /ˈkeɪ.li/High

Meaning: A spelling of Kaylee/Keeley — variously 'slender; graceful' (Irish) and a modern Kay + -lee blend; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Slender; a modern Kaylee spelling: Keylee. Lyrical, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowIrish, American
MeaningA spelling of Kaylee/Keeley — variously 'slender; graceful' (Irish) and a modern Kay + -lee blend; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#7329 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births15 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,541

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200919842025

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

Keylee is a spelling of Kaylee/Keeley — variously 'slender; graceful' (Irish) and a modern Kay + -lee blend (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (said 'KAY-lee').

In the U.S. it appears as a modern spelling. Rare in this form, slender-and-a-modern-blend at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Keeley means 'slender; graceful' (Irish) and Kaylee is a modern Kay + -lee blend — Keylee is a spelling echoing both, lyrical and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'KAY-lee').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Kaylee — routes layered

Variations

KayleeKeeleyKayleigh

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Keylee mean?

Keylee spells Kaylee/Keeley — variously 'slender; graceful' and a modern Kay + -lee blend; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Keylee?

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

Is Keylee a boy or girl name?

Keylee is a girl's name.

How popular is Keylee?

Keylee is a rare spelling in the U.S.

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