Total births
3,447
Girls' name · since 1982
Kaeli
Since 1982, U.S. Social Security records show 3,447 babies named Kaeli, peaking in 2023. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #769
- among girls today
- 3,447
- born since 1982
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 96%
- more common than other girls
3,447 babies have been named Kaeli since 1982, making it today's #769 girls' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Kaeli has been recorded 3,447 times among girls since 1982, currently ranked #769 nationally and more common than 96% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2020s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1982 to 2025.
- #769 among girls today
- 3,447 born since 1982
- 2020s peak decade
- 96% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Kaeli is currently the #769 girls' name in America, more common than 96% of girls - 3,447 born since 1982, peaking in the 2020s.
- #769
- among girls today
- 3,447
- born since 1982
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 96%
- more common than other girls
Kaeli vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#769
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 96% of names given to girls today.
2020s
Peak decade
37% of everyone ever named Kaeli was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
430 babies were named Kaeli in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Kaeli compares
3,447 Top 16% higher than 84% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Kaeli's all-time total is 9x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Kaeli | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 3,447 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 430 | 48 | 19,840 |
Kaeli's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Kaeli's SSA record in two at 2004 and the more recent half accounts for 60% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 40%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1982, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 2023 peak of 430, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Kaeli at a glance
Top 1,000 girls' namePeak year
2023
Current rank
#769
Active since
1982
Kaeli popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1982–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 430
- Annual births at peak, across 44 years of records
Kaeli by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Kaeli's strongest decade.
1,290 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 37% of all-time use.
Kaeli births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 164
1980s
164 births
- 1990s
1990s
797 births
- 2000s
2000s
852 births
- 2010s 344
2010s
344 births
- 2020s
2020s
1,290 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 1,290 births (37% of all-time use).
How Kaeli compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Kaeli's total volume
Kaeli vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Kaeli by state
Where Kaeli concentrates geographically, total births since 1982
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 529 | 15.3% |
| #2 | Texas | | 505 | 14.7% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 93 | 2.7% |
| #4 | Washington | | 84 | 2.4% |
| #5 | Florida | | 83 | 2.4% |
| #6 | Arizona | | 72 | 2.1% |
| #7 | Ohio | | 39 | 1.1% |
| #8 | Georgia | | 32 | 0.9% |
California share of Kaeli's total US births 15.3%
Even split
529 of 3,447 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 31 reporting states.
Kaeli appears in 31 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kaeli? ▼
Since 1982, Social Security records show 3,447 babies named Kaeli. Today it holds rank #769 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2023, with 430 births.
When was Kaeli most popular? ▼
Kaeli was most popular in the 2020s decade with 1,290 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Kaeli most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kaeli are California (529 births), Texas (505 births), Illinois (93 births).
How long has the name Kaeli been used? ▼
Records for Kaeli go back to 1982, giving 44 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Kaeli? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kaelyn, Kaela, Kaelynn, Kaelin, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Kaeli's data
- California records the most Kaelis (529 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Kaeli
Nearby Names Like Kaeli
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kaeli
Kaelyn Girl
#1640 15,566 births
Kaela Girl
#5338 6,358 births
Kaelynn Girl
#2037 5,052 births
Kaelin Girl
2,737 births
Kaeleigh Girl
#11420 1,426 births
Compare Kaeli side by side: Kaeli vs Kaelyn Kaeli vs Kaela Kaeli vs Kaelynn
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Names with a similar popularity rank to Kaeli
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7,266 births · Peak 2025
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Charleigh #766
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Karina #772
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9,857 births · Peak 2016
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1982–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Kaeli: #769 Girls' Name - 3,447 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kaeli. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Kaeli draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.