Kailey

Kailey is a feminine given name used in English-speaking countries. It is commonly regarded as a modern spelling variant of Kaylee or Kayleigh, though it is often treated as its own name rather than a direct short form. The name is typically pronounced as KAY-lee, though some speakers use KAI-lee. Spelling variants include Kailee, Kailie, Kaili, Kaylee, Kayleigh, and Kailyn, among others. The suffix -ley or -leigh is a common feature in many contemporary American names, and Kailey exemplifies the trend of creating new names by combining familiar sounds with this suffix.

Kailey does not have an ancient etymology; it arises from English-language naming practices in the late 20th century that favored zippy, feminine coinages. It is often described as a blend of the given name Kay with a suffix that evokes lightness or playfulness.

The name is most prevalent in the United States and Canada and has appeared primarily in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. It tends to be used for girls and is one of many spellings in the Kaylee family of names. In popularity rankings, Kailey typically remains at modest levels, without forming a dominant presence in large national statistics.

Kailey has appeared in popular culture as a given name for fictional characters and in real-life naming. It is one of several related spellings that reflect a broader modern naming pattern in which parents tailor traditional sounds with unique spellings.