Kaelee
Kaelee was not among the names given to 5 or more girls in 2025. Its best year was 1999, when it ranked 2548th; the most babies were born in 2000 (58). More babies were named Kaelee in the 2000s than in any other decade.
Meaning (as Kaylee) Origin not documented
- Rank in 2025
- Not rankedgirls
- Babies in 2025
- 0girls
- Girls and boys
- Almost always a girl’s name2021–2025
- Peak year
- 200058 babies
- Total since 1880
- 1,173babies recorded
What does the name Kaelee mean?
Kaelee is a spelling of Kaylee, pronounced the same way, so it shares Kaylee's meaning and origin.
Kaylee is a late-20th-century coinage. Wiktionary gives two explanations: a combination of Kay and Lee, or a variant of the surnames Cayley or Keeley. Wikipedia describes it as a modern English blend of Kay and Lee. It became popular in the US in the 1990s and 2000s, with many spellings such as Kailey and Kayleigh. Because it was made for its sound, it has no single meaning.
How sure is this? Not documented. A modern blend (Kay + Lee) or a surname variant; no meaning of its own.
Related names: Kayleigh, Kailey, Kaylie, Caylee, Kylie.
Sources for this meaning
- Wiktionary, entry 'Kaylee', Wiktionary (Wikimedia Foundation); facts restated, no text reused
- Wikipedia, 'Kaylee', Wikipedia (Wikimedia Foundation); facts restated, no text reused
Kaelee popularity since 1880
| Year | Rank (girls) | Babies (girls) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2020 | #8,655 | 12 |
| 2010 | #3,717 | 42 |
| 2000 | #2,578 | 58 |
| 1990 | #3,950 | 26 |
| 1980 | — | — |
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How popular is Kaelee, counting every spelling?
Kaelee is a spelling of Kaylee, a name family that ranked #115 for girls in 2025 once every spelling is counted together. Together these spellings went to 2,743 girls in 2025.
| Spelling | Babies 2025 | Official rank | Babies 2021–2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaylee | 1,205 | #255 | 8,048 |
| Kaeli | 358 | #756 | 1,257 |
| Keily | 194 | #1,191 | 1,257 |
| Kailey | 153 | #1,420 | 1,086 |
| Kaylie | 148 | #1,454 | 1,008 |
| Caylee | 84 | #2,200 | 659 |
| Kailee | 98 | #1,969 | 624 |
| Caeli | 90 | #2,081 | 503 |
| Kayley | 45 | #3,429 | 284 |
| Kayli | 43 | #3,548 | 251 |
| Kaely | 47 | #3,317 | 223 |
| Kaily | 35 | #4,113 | 212 |
Spellings count together when they sound the same in American English and are used for the same sex; nicknames and forms that sound different (such as Theo and Theodore) are kept apart. How we group spellings.
How old are people named Kaelee?
About 1,200 people born in the US named Kaelee are alive today, with a median age of 23; half are between 17 and 29. That makes Kaelee mostly worn by children and young adults.
Babies given the name each year (SSA) times the share of that birth year still alive (SSA life tables). Counts people born in the US only. Method.
Names with a similar history
These names rose and fell in step with Kaelee: their share of US girls followed the most similar curve since 1880. If you like Kaelee, they share its era and feel.
Questions about the name Kaelee
How popular is the name Kaelee?
Kaelee was not among the names given to 5 or more girls in 2025. Its best year was 1999, when it ranked 2548th; the most babies were born in 2000 (58). More babies were named Kaelee in the 2000s than in any other decade.
Is Kaelee a boy or girl name?
In 2021–2025, almost always a girl’s name given the name Kaelee in the US.