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Kaylie

Girl name · 31 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Kaylie: 31 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 7 births in 1988.

Kaylie is a modern variant of Kayla, which itself evolved from the Irish name Caoilfhionn, combining *caol* (slender) and *fionn* (fair or white), ultimately giving the meaning "slender fair one." It also shares roots with the Gaelic name Keely, tied to *caoilte*, meaning "slender." Famous bearers include American actress Kaylie Hooper, known for her role in *The 5th Wave*, and Kaylie Crockett, a talented Scottish singer-songwriter who gained recognition on *The Voice UK*. The name's phonetic similarity to the River Kyle in South Ayrshire, Scotland—derived from the same Gaelic *caol* (a narrow strait)—offers a subtle local connection. A notable variant is Kayleigh, popularized by the 1985 Marillion song of that title, which gave the spelling a distinct 1980s cultural boost.