Meaning & origin
A reliable meaning for Kaylei isn’t established in our sources yet. Rather than guess, we show what is recorded: how the name is used, how often, and the names it’s connected to.
The story
Published U.S. birth records include this spelling as early as 1986. This is the earliest published observation available here, rather than a date for the name’s origin.
From dated birth records
Kaylei through the years
- Babies since 1880
- 2,134
- 0 boys · 2,134 girls
- Most popular year
- 2007
- 128 babies
- 2025
- 15
- #7,317 for girls
- 2021–25 vs 2016–20
- −47%
- Cooling
By the numbers
In 2025, this name appeared in 15 U.S. birth records for girls, ranking No. 7,317 among girls’ names. Average annual use for girls was 46.6% lower in 2021–2025 than in 2016–2020. Its largest published annual count for girls was 128 in 2007. Published U.S. population figures for this spelling include 1,672 as a first name in 2020.
From Social Security birth records and U.S. Census name counts for this exact spelling. Other spellings are counted separately.
The ring: nicknames and forms.
Nicknames & forms 1
Diminutives, pet forms, short forms and variants used alongside the name.
Similar names
If you love Kaylei, these share its style, era, origin or sound, from outside its own family.
Keili
>99% girls
Kayleigh
Kayleigh is a feminine given name.
>99% girls
Cate
“one who is pure; virginal”
>99% girls
Keilah
“a lively and bright-headed woman”
>99% girls
Jaeli
>99% girls
Kaydence
“rhythmic and melodious; a musical woman” · “rhythmic and melodious; a musical man”
11% boys · 89% girls
Anahy
Anahy is a feminine given name from Spanish. It is used in Portuguese.
>99% girls
Kyia
>99% girls