Kaeli Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Kaeli is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Kaeli?
Kaeli is spelled K-A-E-L-I. The name has 5 letters.
Kaeli at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Kaeli may derive from the Gaelic element meaning “slender” or “fair.”
- Origin
- Kaeli is commonly associated with Gaelic origins and is sometimes considered a modern elaboration or variant of names like Kaylee or Kayla.
- Pronunciation
- KAY-lee · 2 syllables
Kaeli Popularity in 2025
Rank#756
Recorded Births358
- Girls usage rose 13 places to #756 and recorded 9 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Kaeli Mean?
Kaeli may derive from the Gaelic element meaning “slender” or “fair.”
Origin: Kaeli is commonly associated with Gaelic origins and is sometimes considered a modern elaboration or variant of names like Kaylee or Kayla.
How Do You Pronounce Kaeli?
PronunciationKAY-lee
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Kaeli?
- History
- The name Kaeli appears in English-speaking contexts predominantly in recent decades, reflecting evolving naming trends.
Kaeli Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 358 | #756 |
| 2024 | Girls | 367 | #769 |
| 2023 | Girls | 430 | #679 |
| 2022 | Girls | 80 | #2,319 |
| 2021 | Girls | 22 | #5,573 |
| 2020 | Girls | 33 | #4,169 |
| 2019 | Girls | 31 | #4,437 |
| 2018 | Girls | 23 | #5,454 |
| 2017 | Girls | 14 | #7,840 |
| 2016 | Girls | 31 | #4,531 |
| 2015 | Girls | 30 | #4,584 |
| 2014 | Girls | 31 | #4,544 |
| 2013 | Girls | 37 | #4,002 |
| 2012 | Girls | 49 | #3,314 |
| 2011 | Girls | 46 | #3,452 |
| 2010 | Girls | 52 | #3,159 |
| 2009 | Girls | 48 | #3,409 |
| 2008 | Girls | 64 | #2,802 |
| 2007 | Girls | 67 | #2,710 |
| 2006 | Girls | 82 | #2,308 |
| 2005 | Girls | 96 | #1,983 |
| 2004 | Girls | 84 | #2,135 |
| 2003 | Girls | 111 | #1,710 |
| 2002 | Girls | 100 | #1,791 |
When Was Kaeli Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2023 · Girls
430 recorded births
National rank #679
2024 · Girls
367 recorded births
National rank #769
2025 · Girls
358 recorded births
National rank #756
1999 · Girls
113 recorded births
National rank #1,515
Where Kaeli Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NM | #159 | 9 |
| TX | #331 | 103 |
| MS | #384 | 7 |
| AZ | #446 | 15 |
| CA | #448 | 74 |
| CO | #497 | 11 |
| KS | #497 | 6 |
| NV | #508 | 5 |