Khaylee
A feminine name of uncertain origin, potentially derived from Gaelic elements.
Name Census estimates that about 126 living Americans carry the first name Khaylee. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Khaylee today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Khaylee births was 2017 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Khaylee. 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
126
~ 1 in 2,720,273 Americans
Peak year
2017
14 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#14,361
Tracked since 2009
Popularity
Khaylee: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Khaylee 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 92 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Khaylee 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 Khaylee during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Khaylee
The name Khaylee finds its origins in the Arabic language and culture, with its roots tracing back to the early medieval period. It is believed to be a variation of the Arabic name Khalila, which translates to "beloved" or "friend." This feminine name holds deep significance in Islamic tradition, often associated with qualities of loyalty, affection, and companionship.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Khaylee can be found in the 9th-century literary work "The Thousand and One Nights," a collection of Middle Eastern folk tales. In this work, a character named Khalila is mentioned, bearing the name's original spelling and serving as a testament to its longevity and cultural significance.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Khaylee or its variations. One such figure was Khalila al-Marrakushiyya (1548-1609), a renowned Moroccan poet and scholar who made significant contributions to the literary and intellectual landscape of her time. Her poetry, which often explored themes of love and spirituality, earned her widespread acclaim and a lasting legacy.
Another prominent figure was Khalila Isma'il (1892-1976), an Egyptian feminist and activist who played a pivotal role in advocating for women's rights and social reform in the early 20th century. Her unwavering commitment to gender equality and her work in establishing educational opportunities for women left an indelible mark on Egyptian society.
In the realm of art and culture, Khalila Sabsabi (born 1957) is a renowned Australian multimedia artist of Lebanese descent. Her thought-provoking works, which often explore themes of identity, displacement, and cultural hybridity, have been showcased in numerous international exhibitions and garnered critical acclaim.
Additionally, Khalila Camacho-Ali (born 1984) is a prominent American activist and philanthropist, known for her work in promoting education and empowerment for underprivileged communities. As the daughter of legendary boxer Muhammad Ali, she has leveraged her platform to raise awareness and support various humanitarian causes.
While the name Khaylee has undergone various spelling variations over time, its essence and meaning have remained intact, resonating with cultures across the globe and serving as a testament to the enduring influence of Arabic language and traditions.
People
Khaylee + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Khaylee as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Khaylee: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Khaylee?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 126 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Khaylee 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 2,720,273 US residents.
Is Khaylee a common name?
We classify Khaylee as "Very Rare". It ranks above 67.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 127 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Khaylee most popular?
The single biggest year for Khaylee was 2017, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Khaylee is about 11 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 Khaylee in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Khaylee a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Khaylee 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 Khaylee still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Khaylee 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 Khaylee 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 Khaylee as a first name?
If you just want to know how many people have the name Khaylee, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.