Kayley

Kayley is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 49 girls in the United States.

Kayley at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Kayley

Kayley belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Kayley first appears in Social Security records in 1977. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #548 in 1999, and in 2024 49 babies received the name — 8,541 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Kayley in US records

First recorded (US)
1977
Best US rank
#548 in 1999
Peak year
1999
Babies named Kayley in 2024
49
Total since 1880
8,541

Kayley in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#293 in 1996
Babies named Kayley in 2025
3
Total since 1996
1,273

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kayley mean?

The meaning of Kayley is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Kayley a boy or girl name?

Kayley is a girl name. In 2024, 49 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Kayley?

Kayley comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Kayley?

Kayley first appears in US records in 1977. Its best-ever ranking was #548 in 1999, and 49 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].