Kailey

Meaning of Kailey

Kailey is thought to mean "slender" or "fair." It is often considered a variant of the name Kaylee or Kayla.

Kailey has Irish roots — browse every Irish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Kailey

After ranking as high as #228 in 2004, Kailey has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Kailey

• Kaitlyn Jenner
  Television personality and athlete
• Kaitlyn Dever
  Actress
• Kaitlyn Bristowe
  Television personality
• Kaitlyn Lawes
  Curler, Olympic gold medalist
• Kaitlyn Maher
  Singer and actress

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Questions about the name Kailey

What does the name Kailey mean?

Kailey means kailey is thought to mean "slender" or "fair." it is often considered a variant of the name kaylee or kayla, and it comes from Irish origins.

Is Kailey a boy's or a girl's name?

Kailey is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Kailey?

Kailey did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Kailey most popular?

Kailey peaked at #228 in 2004.