Kaeli
Kaeli is a girl name of Irish origin meaning “Slender, fair”, pronounced KAY-lee. It ranked #756 in the United States in 2025, given to 358 babies, and peaked at #679 in 2023. Common nicknames: Kae, Lee.
How popular is Kaeli in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Kaeli mean, and where does it come from?
Kaeli is one of the newer spellings in the Kayleigh family, a group of names assembled in the late twentieth century from the Irish Ceallach, "bright-headed," the Gaelic caol, "slender," and the sound of Kay plus Lee. Purists point out that none of them is a traditional Irish name; parents have never minded. Kaeli appears in American records from 1982 and entered the top thousand for the first time in 2023, which makes it one of the rare spelling variants to arrive decades after its siblings peaked.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Kaeli mean?
Kaeli is a girl name of Irish origin meaning "Slender, fair." Kaeli is one of the newer spellings in the Kayleigh family, a group of names assembled in the late twentieth century from the Irish Ceallach, "bright-headed," the Gaelic caol, "slender," and the sound of Kay plus Lee. Purists point out that none of them is a traditional Irish name; parents have never minded.
How do you pronounce Kaeli?
Kaeli is pronounced KAY-lee. Common variations include Kayleigh, Kaylee, Kaeleigh.
Is Kaeli a girl name?
Yes, Kaeli is traditionally a girl name. Popular nicknames include Kae, Lee.