Kaili
2 syllables
♀ Female ◎ Hawaiian / Modern American ◈ 2 syllables
"Sea, deity"

From Hawaiian / Modern American

Kaili comes from the Hawaiian language and refers to a Hawaiian deity, sometimes interpreted as combining kai (sea) with a divine element. Read more about the origin of this name below ↓

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Kaili at a glance
MeaningSea, deity
OriginHawaiian / Modern American
GenderFemale
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 6
US Rank (today)#4262
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Origin & history of Kaili
1
Hawaiian / Modern American roots
Kaili comes from the Hawaiian language and refers to a Hawaiian deity, sometimes interpreted as combining kai (sea) with a divine element. Kaili is also used as a phonetic American variant of Kaylee or Kayleigh. The Kaili spelling, with the double-i, emerged in American naming in the 2000s. Kaili peaked in 2003 alongside the broader American interest in Polynesian-rooted feminine names with flowing vowels.
2
Root name
The root form of Kaili is Kaili — meaning Sea, deity.
3
Modern usage
Kaili remains a beloved choice. Timeless appeal across cultures and generations.
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How popular is Kaili?
2003 peak year
At its height in 2003, Kaili reached #1,277 nationally — 164 babies received it that single year. Its strongest stretch was the 2000s — particularly the decade right around the peak. Today, Kaili is a less common but recognizable name in U.S. records (ranked #4,262) with about 35 babies named Kaili each year. Kaili's usage has fallen in recent decades. In all, around 2,913 babies have been registered as Kaili since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
164 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #1,277)
35 Avg. per year
(last decade)
350 Total registrations
last 10 years
2,913 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #4,262) Moderate
↓ Declining in recent years
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Numerology of Kaili
6
Life path number
The Nurturer
Nurturing, love and responsibility.
❤️Nurturing
🏡Home-centred
⚖️Just
🌸Generous
K2
A1
I9
L3
I9
Sum: 24 → Life path 6
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Personality of Kaili
❤️
Nurturing heart
They notice when someone is struggling before anyone else.
🏡
Creates warmth
Their circle is warmer for their presence.
⚖️
Strong morals
They know what's right and stand by it.
🌸
Quietly selfless
They give and give, often without realising how much.
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