Unisex · #4,761 in 2026

Kayler

Current Rank
#4,761
Peak Rank
#4,305 (2024)
Total Babies
271
5-Yr Trend
+41%
👧 Girl peak #9,409 (135 total)
👦 Boy peak #4,305 (271 total)
👦As Boy Name
2000
First Year
2026
Last Year
2024
Peak Year
#4305
Peak Rank
271
Total Count
21
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1987
First Year
2021
Last Year
2016
Peak Year
#9409
Peak Rank
135
Total Count
19
Years Active

The Story of Kayler

As a girl name

Kayler first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1987, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2016, when 11 Kaylers were born — ranking #9,409 that year. As of 2026, Kayler ranks #15,244 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 135 Kaylers have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Kayler first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2000, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2024, when 24 Kaylers were born — ranking #4,305 that year. As of 2026, Kayler ranks #4,761 for boys with 21 births, rising sharply (+41% over the past five years). In total, more than 271 Kaylers have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Kayler

Phonetically similar names — useful when Kayler is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kayler

What does the name Kayler mean?
Kayler is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2000. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Kayler in 2026?
In 2026, Kayler ranks #4,761 among boys' names in the U.S., with 21 babies given the name that year.
When was Kayler most popular?
Kayler reached its peak popularity in 2024, ranking #4,305 that year with 24 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Kayler most popular?
Kayler has historically been most popular in New York, Florida. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Kayler.
Is Kayler a unisex name?
Yes — Kayler is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 33% of Kaylers assigned female and 67% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Kayler?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kayler include Husayn, Jhamir, Essiah. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kayler

Kayler is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2000 and has accumulated 271 births in the dataset. Kayler's peak popularity came in 2024 when it ranked #4,305. Use the chart and map above to compare Kayler's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.