Total births
430
Girls' name · since 1987
Kayly
Kayly has 430 recorded births since 1987 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2004 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 430
- total births
- 1987–2020
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 47%
- born in that decade
Kayly sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 430 recorded since 1987.
Social Security Administration records show Kayly recorded 430 times among girls since 1987, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1987 to 2020.
- 430 total births
- 1987–2020 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 47% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
430 girls have been named Kayly since 1987, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2020.
- 430
- total births
- 1987–2020
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 47%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
47% of everyone ever named Kayly was born in this single decade.
2004
Single peak year
32 babies were named Kayly in 2004 - its busiest year on record.
Kayly's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Kayly's full recorded timeline at 2002, 63% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 37% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1989, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2004 peak of 32 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Kayly at a glance
Last recorded 2020Peak year
2004
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1987
Kayly popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1987–2020
- Peak year (2004)
- 32
- Annual births at peak, across 34 years of records
Kayly by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Kayly's strongest decade.
202 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 47% of all-time use.
Kayly births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 21
1980s
21 births
- 1990s
1990s
112 births
- 2000s
2000s
202 births
- 2010s
2010s
87 births
- 2020s 8
2020s
8 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 202 births (47% of all-time use).
Kayly by state
Where Kayly concentrates geographically, total births since 1987
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 29 | 6.7% |
| #2 | Texas | | 13 | 3.0% |
| #3 | New York | | 6 | 1.4% |
California share of Kayly's total US births 6.7%
Even split
29 of 430 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kayly? ▼
Since 1987, Social Security records show 430 babies named Kayly. The most recent recorded year was 2020. Its busiest year on record was 2004, with 32 births.
When was Kayly most popular? ▼
Kayly was most popular in the 2000s decade with 202 total births. The single peak year was 2004.
Where is Kayly most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kayly are California (29 births), Texas (13 births), New York (6 births).
How long has the name Kayly been used? ▼
Records for Kayly go back to 1987, giving 34 years of history through 2020.
What names are similar to Kayly? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kayla, Kaylee, Kay, Kayleigh, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Kayly's data
- Kayly's decade-level peak was the 2000s (202 total births); usage has since declined to 8 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Kaylys (29 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 Kayly
Nearby Names Like Kayly
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kayly
Kayla Girl
#337 346,570 births
Kaylee Girl
#220 140,425 births
Kay Girl
#3897 98,621 births
Kayleigh Girl
#731 34,561 births
Kaylie Girl
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1987–2020 (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. "Kayly: Baby Name Since 1987 - 430 Births, Peak 2004." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kayly. 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 Kayly 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 July 2026.