Kaylea Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Kaylea is a modern invented name that combines elements from the names Kay and Leah. It signifies purity and the keeper of keys. The name has evolved through recent years, gaining popularity in the late 20th century. It has no biblical relevance and is viewed positively in modern times, often linked to creativity and uniqueness.
The name Kaylea is most popular in Oklahoma, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Kaylea has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Kaylea' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 13377th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2124th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1723rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5212th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Kaylea' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Kaylea"
Pronunciation
/ˈkeɪliə/
Origin
Modern English
Etymology
Kaylea is a modern invented name, likely derived from the combination of the names Kay and Leah, with influences from various names ending in -lea.
Meaning
Pure, keeper of the keys
Language Evolution
Kay, Leah, Kaylea
Historical Usage
Kaylea has gained popularity in the late 20th century as a unique and modern name.
Variants & Derivatives
Kaylee, Kailah, Kaila
Modern Popularity & Image
Kaylea is perceived as a trendy and youthful name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Kaylea"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Kaylea"
"Kaylea" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 13377th of 19264 | 20 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2124th of 27321 | 918 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1723rd of 35406 | 1,854 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 5212th of 30306 | 302 |
Regional Popularity of "Kaylea" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Kaylea" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
46.84% 1726th/3685 |
79.42% 3554th/4475 |
37.25% 1935th/5194 |
71.54% 4519th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
32.28% 1479th/4582 |
51.78% 2674th/5164 |
20.78% 1520th/7313 |
47.59% 3552nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Kaylea"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Kaylea" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.