Girl nameCurrently #2,724 in the USFalling
Kaley
//ˈkeɪli//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20035 lettersStarts with K
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Kaley's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Kaley's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Kaley |
|---|---|
| 1967 | 6 |
| 1968 | 9 |
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1971 | 6 |
| 1972 | 7 |
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1974 | 8 |
| 1975 | 14 |
| 1976 | 15 |
| 1977 | 19 |
| 1978 | 27 |
| 1979 | 33 |
| 1980 | 34 |
| 1981 | 36 |
| 1982 | 54 |
| 1983 | 48 |
| 1984 | 110 |
| 1985 | 188 |
| 1986 | 239 |
| 1987 | 279 |
| 1988 | 292 |
| 1989 | 318 |
| 1990 | 377 |
| 1991 | 438 |
| 1992 | 524 |
| 1993 | 546 |
| 1994 | 486 |
| 1995 | 479 |
| 1996 | 502 |
| 1997 | 508 |
| 1998 | 510 |
| 1999 | 540 |
| 2000 | 505 |
| 2001 | 508 |
| 2002 | 543 |
| 2003 | 578 |
| 2004 | 553 |
| 2005 | 513 |
| 2006 | 428 |
| 2007 | 413 |
| 2008 | 328 |
| 2009 | 253 |
| 2010 | 238 |
| 2011 | 228 |
| 2012 | 240 |
| 2013 | 242 |
| 2014 | 248 |
| 2015 | 200 |
| 2016 | 182 |
| 2017 | 172 |
| 2018 | 134 |
| 2019 | 120 |
| 2020 | 93 |
| 2021 | 81 |
| 2022 | 77 |
| 2023 | 64 |
| 2024 | 63 |
Kaley through the decades
- Kaley peaked in 2003, when 578 babies were named Kaley in the US.
- The 1990s were Kaley's strongest decade, averaging 491 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Kaley has fallen 62% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Kaley currently ranks #2,724 in the US and is cooling off.