Kaely
Every Kaely since 1980 — 1,156 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kaely
Kaely is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,317 in 2025 with 47 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1980, 1,156 American babies have been named Kaely. Its peak came in 2023, when 71 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kaely stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kaely year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 47 | #3,317 |
| 2024 | 51 | #3,140 |
| 2023 | 71 | #2,504 |
| 2022 | 31 | #4,528 |
| 2021 | 23 | #5,473 |
| 2020 | 20 | #5,968 |
| 2019 | 27 | #4,973 |
| 2018 | 37 | #3,958 |
| 2017 | 30 | #4,627 |
| 2016 | 30 | #4,676 |
| 2015 | 39 | #3,885 |
| 2014 | 40 | #3,807 |
| 2013 | 35 | #4,200 |
| 2012 | 40 | #3,878 |
| 2011 | 33 | #4,411 |
| 2010 | 24 | #5,704 |
| 2009 | 29 | #5,006 |
| 2008 | 36 | #4,311 |
| 2007 | 36 | #4,251 |
| 2006 | 37 | #4,036 |
| 2005 | 33 | #4,222 |
| 2004 | 16 | #7,230 |
| 2003 | 24 | #5,162 |
| 2002 | 22 | #5,345 |
| 2001 | 20 | #5,688 |
| 2000 | 27 | #4,471 |
| 1995 | 21 | #4,756 |
| 1990 | 15 | #5,964 |
| 1985 | 8 | #7,891 |
| 1980 | 6 | #9,600 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kaely in 2025?
Kaely ranked #3,317 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 47 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kaely?
1,156 babies have been named Kaely in the United States since 1980, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kaely most popular?
Kaely peaked in 2023, when 71 newborns received the name.
Is Kaely a boy or girl name?
Kaely is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kaely rising or falling?
Kaely is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.