Meaning & History
Kailee is a feminine given name that serves as a variant spelling of Kaylee. Like its root, Kailee is a modern English coinage that combines the popular phonetic elements kay and lee. This name, in various spellings, steadily rose in popularity starting in the 1980s, reflecting a trend toward combining phonetic syllables to create new names.
The spelling Kailee peaked in America in 2009, when it ranked 26th among the most popular names for newborn girls, before subsequently declining. It has since remained within the top 200 names for American girls. Notable bearers include Kailee Dunn, Miss Washington 2014, and singer-songwriter Kailee Moore, who performs as Kailee.
Variants and Related Names
Kailee belongs to a family of modern names that share the same phonetic elements. Variants include Caleigh, Caylee, Kailey, Kaleigh, Kaley, and Kali 2. In French, the name appears as Calie. Many of these spellings have also enjoyed significant popularity in the United States.
- Meaning: Combination of the name elements Kay and Lee
- Origin: Modern English
- Usage: English-speaking countries, especially the United States
- Type: Feminine given name
Related Names
Sources: Wikipedia — Kaylee