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Kalley

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Kalley is an American and Greek girl name. Greek names often reach back to myth, philosophy and the early Church, so they come with a lot of history. It sounds soft and friendly, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.

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  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Kalley would score 13 points, thanks largely to the K (worth 5).
  • GenerationKalley peaked in 1997, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Kalley you'd meet today is about 28 years old.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Kalley would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 322,581 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryKalley first shows up in US birth records in 1977, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 48 years since.
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US births per million girls, 1977–2025

018.537197720002025

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Kalley

Kalley is a girl name of American, Greek and Hawaiian origin. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It hit its peak in the 1990s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

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Questions about the name Kalley

What is the origin of the name Kalley?

Kalley is American, Greek and Hawaiian in origin. Names often travel between languages and cultures, which is why Kalley turns up in more than one tradition. Other American names to consider are Lainey (“possibly light”), Daisy (“day's eye”), Josie (“he will add”) and Kinsley (“king's meadow”).

Is Kalley a boy or girl name?

Kalley is a girl name. In 2025, 5 US girls were named Kalley.

How popular is the name Kalley?

Kalley ranked #14,942 for US girls in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1997, when it reached #2,158. Over the last five years it has slipped 2,800 places.

What names are similar to Kalley?

If you like Kalley, you might also like Kaley, Kalei and Caley. Kaley is another spelling of the same name.

What should I know before naming my baby Kalley?

Kalley is an American and Greek girl name. Greek names often reach back to myth, philosophy and the early Church, so they come with a lot of history. It sounds soft and friendly, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.