Kaili
Every Kaili since 1977 — 2,931 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kaili
Kaili is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,426 in 2025 with 18 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1977, 2,931 American babies have been named Kaili. Its peak came in 2003, when 171 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Kaili stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kaili year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | #6,426 | — | — |
| 2024 | 39 | #3,858 | — | — |
| 2023 | 27 | #4,929 | — | — |
| 2022 | 29 | #4,723 | — | — |
| 2021 | 32 | #4,368 | — | — |
| 2020 | 29 | #4,605 | — | — |
| 2019 | 28 | #4,832 | — | — |
| 2018 | 32 | #4,402 | — | — |
| 2017 | 34 | #4,260 | — | — |
| 2016 | 48 | #3,352 | — | — |
| 2015 | 49 | #3,321 | 6 | #11,387 |
| 2014 | 66 | #2,665 | — | — |
| 2013 | 67 | #2,645 | — | — |
| 2012 | 75 | #2,464 | — | — |
| 2011 | 90 | #2,135 | — | — |
| 2010 | 96 | #2,066 | — | — |
| 2009 | 97 | #2,095 | 7 | #10,418 |
| 2008 | 109 | #1,936 | — | — |
| 2007 | 102 | #2,011 | — | — |
| 2006 | 143 | #1,536 | 5 | #13,005 |
| 2005 | 124 | #1,626 | — | — |
| 2004 | 154 | #1,367 | — | — |
| 2003 | 164 | #1,277 | 7 | #9,155 |
| 2002 | 114 | #1,629 | 5 | #11,578 |
| 2001 | 101 | #1,771 | — | — |
| 2000 | 109 | #1,625 | — | — |
| 1995 | 61 | #2,201 | — | — |
| 1990 | 37 | #3,043 | — | — |
| 1985 | 18 | #4,347 | — | — |
| 1980 | 14 | #5,084 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kaili in 2025?
Kaili ranked #6,426 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 18 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kaili?
2,931 babies have been named Kaili in the United States since 1977, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kaili most popular?
Kaili peaked in 2003, when 171 newborns received the name.
Is Kaili a boy or girl name?
Kaili is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kaili rising or falling?
Kaili is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.