Kaisley
Kaisley is a girl name of American origin meaning “Vigilant; meadow”, pronounced KAYZ-lee. It ranked #1190 in the United States in 2025, given to 194 babies, and peaked at #757 in 2020. Common nicknames: Kai, Kaisy.
How popular is Kaisley 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 Kaisley mean, and where does it come from?
Kaisley is a twenty-first-century American coinage blending the sound of Kasey (from Casey, meaning "vigilant" or "brave") with the trendy "-ley" ending found in names like Paisley and Kinsley. First recorded in US baby name data around 2006, it exemplifies the modern fashion for inventive, softly rhythmic girl names built from familiar syllables rather than older etymological roots. Its popularity has grown steadily as parents seek fresh alternatives to more established "-ley" names.
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- Kaisley is a very new coinage that has not yet produced widely known adult namesakes, though it has grown quickly among young children in the southern United States since the late 2010s
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Kaisley mean?
Kaisley is a girl name of American origin meaning "Vigilant; meadow." Kaisley is a twenty-first-century American coinage blending the sound of Kasey (from Casey, meaning "vigilant" or "brave") with the trendy "-ley" ending found in names like Paisley and Kinsley. First recorded in US baby name data around 2006, it exemplifies the modern fashion for inventive, softly rhythmic girl names built from familiar syllables rather than older etymological roots.
How do you pronounce Kaisley?
Kaisley is pronounced KAYZ-lee. Common variations include Kaislee, Kaisleigh, Kayslee.
Is Kaisley a girl name?
Yes, Kaisley is traditionally a girl name. Popular nicknames include Kai, Kaisy.