Kayley
Girl name · 273 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Kayley: 273 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 16 births in 1997.
A modern favourite, Kayley is a variant spelling of Kaylee, itself a feminine form of the Irish surname Ó Caolaidhe, meaning "descendant of Caoladh" – an old Gaelic personal name likely rooted in caol, "slender". This melodic name rose to prominence across the English-speaking world in the late 20th century, often linked to
Girl 31 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 199716 babies
- Latest (2018)
- #5026 babies
- Total births
- 273since 1986
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 49%vs prior 5y