Kayley: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: k-ahyl-ehy
Origin: United kingdom
gender-female

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Region Origin: Northern Europe
Meaning: Slender

Kayley is derived from the Old English words "cēg" meaning "slender" or "fair-haired, " and "lēah" meaning "meadow" or "clearing. " The name Kayley means 'keeper of the keys'and is derived from the English words 'kay'(keeper) and 'ley'(meadow or clearing).

Kayley Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Kayley is currently #2184 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Kayley is currently #1217 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Kayley is currently #1121 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Kayley is currently #627 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

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