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Kaylee

KAY-lee

Kaylee (name) means a female given name that became popular toward the end of the 20th century. Example: “Kaylee was one of the top girls' names in several English-speaking countries by the 1990s.”

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A female given name that became popular toward the end of the 20th century.
"Kaylee was one of the top girls' names in several English-speaking countries by the 1990s."

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In plain EnglishA fairly recent first name, probably formed by combining Kay and Lee.

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Etymology

Coined in the late 20th century, likely blending Kay and Lee, or drawing on the surnames Cayley or Keeley.

· First attested 1900

Class of 1900 Kaylee joined the language around 1900.
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Frequently asked questions

What does “Kaylee” mean?

The word “Kaylee” means a female given name that became popular toward the end of the 20th century. In plain terms, a fairly recent first name, probably formed by combining Kay and Lee.

How do you pronounce “Kaylee”?

“Kaylee” is pronounced KAY-lee (/ˈkeɪli/ in IPA).

How do you use “Kaylee” in a sentence?

Here is “Kaylee” used in a sentence: “Kaylee was one of the top girls' names in several English-speaking countries by the 1990s.”

What part of speech is “Kaylee”?

“Kaylee” is a name.

Where does the word “Kaylee” come from?

The word “Kaylee” dates back to around 1900. Coined in the late 20th century, likely blending Kay and Lee, or drawing on the surnames Cayley or Keeley.

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