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Kailey

KAY-lee

Popularity

#1284

falling

Letters

6

Syllables

2

Origin

Irish

Total Births

27,099

Peak Year

#1,449 in 2004

First Recorded

1970

Style

Modern & Trendy, Cute & Playful

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Kailey is an anglicized form of the Irish name Caoladh, meaning 'slender' or 'fair.' It is also considered a variant of Kaylee, with possible Greek roots.

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

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Personality Traits

FriendlyCheerfulOptimisticCreative

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