Kaylei
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Narrow strait; channel of water
Origin: Scottish Gaelic — from caol (narrow, a strait), originally a place name in southwestern Scotland
Popularity: Ranked #7317 in 2025 with 15 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Kyle. Shares the meaning 'Narrow strait; channel of water.'
Similar names: kayle, kaylea, kayleah, kayleb, kayleen, kaylem, kaylen, kaylena
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Kaylei? About 1 in 221,900 babies born in 2025 were named Kaylei, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Kaylei
What does the name Kaylei mean?
Kaylei means “Narrow strait; channel of water” from Scottish Gaelic — from caol (narrow, a strait), originally a place name in southwestern Scotland roots.
What is the origin of the name Kaylei?
Kaylei has Scottish Gaelic — from caol (narrow, a strait), originally a place name in southwestern Scotland origin. The traditional meaning is “Narrow strait; channel of water”.
How popular is Kaylei?
Kaylei ranked #7133 in 2025 — given to 15 babies that year.
When was Kaylei most popular?
Kaylei peaked in 2007 with 128 babies registered that year.
Is Kaylei a boy or girl name?
Kaylei is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Kayleis in registered births are female.
Is the name Kaylei rising or falling in popularity?
Kaylei has fallen 3267 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #3866 in 2020 to #7133 in 2025.
How long has Kaylei been recorded?
Kaylei appears in birth records across 40 years — from 1986 through 2025.