Kaylie means slender or fair — the IE-ending variant of Kaylee, from the Irish Gaelic caol. The IE-ending carries slightly more vintage warmth than EE. Same Irish-slender heritage, same joyful brightness, IE-calligraphy that feels both modern and classic.
Kaylie is the IE-ending variant of Kaylee from the Irish Gaelic meaning slender or fair. The IE-ending carries slightly more vintage warmth than the EE form.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: IE-ending variant of Kaylee.
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Today
Kaylie remains a beloved choice, ranking #899 in the US. 21,950 babies have been named Kaylie since 1968.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
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How popular is Kaylie?
2006peak year
The name Kaylie reached its peak in 2006, with 1,195 registrations (ranked #281). It first surfaced in U.S. records in 1968, roughly 38 years before its peak. Since the peak, the name has eased to around #899 today, averaging about 327 new babies per year. Kaylie has been declining in recent years. Across all years on record, approximately 21,950 American babies have carried this name.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
Kaylie's Life Path 3 is the communicator's number — slender-bright communication. People named Kaylie tend to be bright, warm, and gifted at feeling both modern and vintage simultaneously.
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