Kaley Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Irish
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Kaley means 'slender' or 'graceful'.
Meaning of the Name Kaley
Kaley is a variant of the name Kaylee. It is of Gaelic origin and means 'slender' or 'graceful'. It is derived from the Irish name Caoilfhionn. Kaley has gained popularity in recent years, particularly in the United States. It is a modern and feminine name with a pleasant sound.
Popularity of the Name Kaley
The popularity for the name Kaley peaked in popularity in the year 2003 with 578 births, which ranked number 930 out of 28,893 unique names for that year. Kaley had the most female births in 2003 with 578, which ranked number 495 out of 18,435 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1979 with 5, which ranked number 6,055 out of 7,072 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Kaley has declined sharply over the last ten years from 240 births to 76 births, a decline of -68.33%. Among females, Kaley has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 240 births to 76 births, a decline of -68.33%.
Nationwide Popularity of Kaley
- 20 Year Trend of Kaley: -86.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Kaley: -68.33%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Kaley: -68.33%
Popularity of Kaley by State
Among females, Kaley was most popular in Western states with 11 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 11 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Kaley. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 1945 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 1247 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1854 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 3305 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Kaley
- Total Births of Kaley: 68 (-10.86%)
- Female Births of Kaley: 68 (-10.86%)
Given the downward trend of Kaley over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -10.86% decrease in total births, for a total of 68 births in 2024. For Females, births for Kaley have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 68 female births in 2024, a decrease of -10.86%.