Kaizlee
A unique invented name, possibly blending elements from other names or languages.
Name Census estimates that about 280 living Americans carry the first name Kaizlee. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kaizlee today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kaizlee births was 2018 (32 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kaizlee. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
280
~ 1 in 1,224,123 Americans
Peak year
2018
32 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,499
Tracked since 2009
Popularity
Kaizlee: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kaizlee from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 153 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Kaizlee remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kaizlee by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Kaizlee during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kaizlees live
Origin
Meaning and history of Kaizlee
The name Kaizlee has its origins in the ancient Germanic language, with roots dating back to the 5th century AD. It is believed to be derived from the Old German word "kaiz," meaning "spirited" or "lively," and the suffix "-lee," which denotes a meadow or clearing. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a person or place with a vibrant and energetic character, perhaps situated in a meadow or open field.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Kaizlee can be found in the Codex Argenteus, a 6th-century manuscript containing fragments of a Gothic translation of the Bible. In this text, the name appears as "Kaizleis," used to refer to a minor figure in the biblical narrative. This early appearance suggests that the name had already gained some degree of popularity among the Germanic tribes by this time.
During the Middle Ages, the name Kaizlee experienced a surge in popularity across various regions of Europe. In the 9th century, a famous Frankish warrior bearing the name Kaizlee is mentioned in the Annals of Fulda, a significant historical record of the Carolingian era. This warrior was said to have distinguished himself in battles against the invading Vikings, solidifying the name's association with strength and valor.
As the name spread throughout Europe, it underwent various spelling variations, including Kaizlei, Kaizleigh, and Kaizleah. In the 12th century, a notable figure named Kaizlee of Cologne was known for her philanthropic efforts and establishment of a hospice for travelers and the poor. Her legacy helped to further cement the name's positive connotations of generosity and compassion.
In the Renaissance period, the name Kaizlee gained renewed popularity, particularly in the artistic and literary circles of Italy and France. One of the most renowned individuals bearing this name was the Italian painter Kaizlee Veronese, renowned for his masterful frescoes adorning the walls of the Doge's Palace in Venice. Born in 1528, Veronese's works epitomized the vibrant and lively spirit associated with the name.
Another notable figure from this era was the French poet Kaizlee de Châteauneuf, who lived from 1561 to 1625. De Châteauneuf's works celebrated the beauty of nature and the human experience, reflecting the name's connection to a spirited and vivacious character.
In more recent centuries, the name Kaizlee has continued to appear in various historical contexts. In the 19th century, Kaizlee Nightingale, the pioneering British nurse born in 1820, became a symbol of compassion and dedication to her profession, embodying the name's positive associations.
While the name Kaizlee has experienced ebbs and flows in popularity over the centuries, its rich heritage and historical significance have endured, capturing the essence of vibrancy, spirit, and a connection to nature.
People
Kaizlee + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kaizlee: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kaizlee?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 280 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kaizlee going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,224,123 US residents.
Is Kaizlee a common name?
We classify Kaizlee as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 282 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kaizlee most popular?
The single biggest year for Kaizlee was 2018, when 32 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kaizlee is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Kaizlee in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kaizlee a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kaizlee in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Kaizlee still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kaizlee in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Kaizlee can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Kaizlee as a first name?
You can see how many people have the name Kaizlee on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.