Kaylee Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: The name Kaylee often symbolizes purity, joy, and a cheerful disposition.

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A Deep Dive

Kaylee Overview

Meaning

Laurel, crown, like God, pure, slender, regal woman, beloved

Gender

Girl

Origin

American, English, British, Irish, Arabic, Hebrew

Etymology

Of American origin, combining “Kay” and “Lee,” with meanings from Irish (“slender”), Arabic (“beloved” or “laurel”), and Hebrew (“regal woman”)​

Pronunciation

/ˈkeɪ.li/

Popularity

Kaylee is a well-used name in the United States, ranking #180 for girls in 2023. It reached its peak popularity in 2009 at #26.

Syllable

1 syllable

Length

6 letters

Numerology

5 (Visionary, Expansive, Adventurous)

Name Styles

Modern, Cute, Aesthetic

Associated Traits

Cheerful, friendly, creative, nurturing
A Deep Dive

Kaylee Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Caleigh, Caylee, Cayleigh, Cayley, Ceili, Kaelee, Kaeleigh, Kaeley, Kaeli, Kaelie, Kailee, Kaileigh, Kailey, Kaili

Common Nicknames

Kay-kay, Kiki, Lee, Kelly, Kale, Kaili, Kaylo, K-Love

Diminutives

Kay, Lee, Kae

Famous People

  • Kaylee DeFer
    (American Actress)
  • Kaylee Bryant
    (American Actress)
  • Kaylee Hartung
    (American Journalist)
  • Kaylee Hottle
    (American Child Actress)
  • Kaylee Dakers
    (Canadian Model)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Kaylee Frye
    ("Firefly," TV Series)
  • "Kaylee's Dream"
    (Novel)
  • Kaylee Upton
    ("Chicago P.D.," TV Series)
  • Kaylee Collins
    ("Kaylee's Big Adventure," Children's Book)
  • "Kaylee's Song"
    (Album)

Places

  • Kaylee Drive
    (Florida, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Kaylee?

Kaylee means “laurel” or “crown,” which were symbols of victory and achievement in ancient times. So, people named Kaylee often have a bright and joyful personality, maybe because they bring a sense of winning wherever they go!

What Is the Origin of The Name Kaylee?

The name Kaylee is of American origin, combining the names “Kay” and “Lee,” and it has additional meanings from various cultures: in Irish, it means “slender” derived from “Caollaidhe”; in Arabic, it can mean “beloved” or “laurel”; and in Hebrew, it signifies “regal woman”​

Kaylee Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Kaylee in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#1392021#1612022#1802023
Top 3 Rankings#262009#312008#342012

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Kaylee

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023180
(-19 from 2022)
1641
(-176 from 2022)
0.09381
2022161
(-22 from 2021)
1817
(-158 from 2021)
0.10133
2021139
(-22 from 2020)
1975
(-361 from 2020)
0.11024
2020117
(-3 from 2019)
2336
(-216 from 2019)
0.13215
2019114
(-17 from 2018)
2552
(-405 from 2018)
0.13908
201897
(-13 from 2017)
2957
(-456 from 2017)
0.15901
201784
(-12 from 2016)
3413
(-430 from 2016)
0.18066
201672
(-11 from 2015)
3843
(-531 from 2015)
0.19851
201561
(-9 from 2014)
4374
(-177 from 2014)
0.22421
201452
(-12 from 2013)
4551
(-574 from 2013)
0.23263
201340
(-6 from 2012)
5125
(-503 from 2012)
0.26586
201234
(+2 from 2011)
5628
(-423 from 2011)
0.29018
201136
(-1 from 2010)
6051
(-54 from 2010)
0.31228
201035
(-9 from 2009)
6105
(-1113 from 2009)
0.31137
200926
(+5 from 2008)
7218
(+917 from 2008)
0.35643
200831
(+4 from 2007)
6301
(+252 from 2007)
0.30252
200735
(+7 from 2006)
6049
(+52 from 2006)
0.28580
200642
(-2 from 2005)
5997
(+127 from 2005)
0.28687
200540
(+10 from 2004)
5870
(+426 from 2004)
0.28922
200450
(+3 from 2003)
5444
(-8 from 2003)
0.26980
200353
(+4 from 2002)
5452
(+469 from 2002)
0.27172
200257
(+9 from 2001)
4983
(+362 from 2001)
0.25230
200166
(+6 from 2000)
4621
(+128 from 2000)
0.23327
200072
(-3 from 1999)
4493
(-86 from 1999)
0.22513
199969
(+17 from 1998)
4579
(+773 from 1998)
0.23521
199886
(+21 from 1997)
3806
(+750 from 1997)
0.19634
1997107
(+3 from 1996)
3056
(+252 from 1996)
0.16006
1996110
(+17 from 1995)
2804
(+287 from 1995)
0.14625
1995127
(+27 from 1994)
2517
(+409 from 1994)
0.13099
1994154
(+13 from 1993)
2108
(+223 from 1993)
0.10814
1993167
(+7 from 1992)
1885
(+133 from 1992)
0.09561
1992174
(+25 from 1991)
1752
(+258 from 1991)
0.08740
1991199
(+36 from 1990)
1494
(+283 from 1990)
0.07347
1990235
(+40 from 1989)
1211
(+226 from 1989)
0.05895
1989275
(+38 from 1988)
985
(+193 from 1988)
0.04944
1988313
(+73 from 1987)
792
(+187 from 1987)
0.04118
1987386
(+55 from 1986)
605
(+117 from 1986)
0.03228
1986441
(+285 from 1985)
488
(+251 from 1985)
0.02644
1985726
(+95 from 1984)
237
(+46 from 1984)
0.01284
1984821
(+894 from 1983)
191
(+128 from 1983)
0.01059
19831715
(+135 from 1982)
63
(+5 from 1982)
0.00352
19821850
(+345 from 1981)
58
(+12 from 1981)
0.00320
19812195
(+671 from 1980)
46
(+15 from 1980)
0.00257
19802866
(+281 from 1979)
31
(+5 from 1979)
0.00174
19793147
(+49 from 1978)
26
(+2 from 1978)
0.00151
19783196
(+716 from 1977)
24
(+6 from 1977)
0.00146
19773912
(+241 from 1976)
18
(+3 from 1976)
0.00109
19764153
(-1272 from 1975)
15
(-10 from 1975)
0.00095
19752881
(+2896 from 1974)
25
(+16 from 1974)
0.00160
19745777
(-909 from 1973)
9
(-2 from 1973)
0.00057
19734868
(-974 from 1972)
11
(-4 from 1972)
0.00071
19723894
(-1158 from 1971)
15
(-11 from 1971)
0.00093
19712736
(+698 from 1970)
26
(+8 from 1970)
0.00148
19703434
(+2021 from 1969)
18
(+10 from 1969)
0.00098
19695455
(-1233 from 1968)
8
(-3 from 1968)
0.00045
19684222
(+1233 from 1967)
11
(+4 from 1967)
0.00064
19675455
(-962 from 1966)
7
(-2 from 1966)
0.00041
19664493
(-613 from 1964)
9
(-3 from 1964)
0.00051
19650
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19643880
(+138 from 1963)
12
(+1 from 1963)
0.00061
19634018
(+514 from 1962)
11
(+2 from 1962)
0.00055
19624532
(+1164 from 1960)
9
(+3 from 1960)
0.00044
19610
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19605696
(-396 from 1950)
6
(+1 from 1950)
0.00029
19590
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19580
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19570
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19560
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19550
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19540
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19530
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19520
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19510
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19505300
(-609 from 1943)
5
No change from 1943
0.00028
19490
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19480
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19470
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19460
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19450
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19440
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19434691
First SSA data recorded
5
First SSA data recorded
0.00035
19420
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19410
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19400
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19390
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19380
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0
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0.0000
19370
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19360
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0
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0.0000
19350
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19340
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0
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0.0000
19330
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0
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0.0000
19320
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19310
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19300
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19290
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19280
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0
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0.0000
19270
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19260
No SSA data
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0.0000
19250
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19240
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19230
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19220
No SSA data
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0.0000
19210
No SSA data
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0.0000
19200
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19190
No SSA data
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0.0000
19180
No SSA data
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0.0000
19170
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19160
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19150
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19140
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19130
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19120
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19110
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19100
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19090
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0
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0.0000
19080
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0.0000
19070
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0.0000
19060
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0.0000
19050
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0.0000
19040
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0
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0.0000
19030
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0
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0.0000
19020
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0.0000
19010
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0.0000
19000
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0
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0.0000
18990
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0.0000
18980
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0.0000
18970
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18960
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18950
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18940
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18930
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18920
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18910
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0.0000
18900
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0.0000
18890
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18880
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18870
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18860
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0.0000
18850
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0.0000
18840
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0.0000
18830
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18820
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0.0000
18810
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0.0000
18800
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No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Kaylee

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#1222021#1192022#1662023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#1252021#1212022#1542023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#1472021#1562022#1382023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#1072021#1532022#1562023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#2712021#2562022#1912023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#1262021#2182022#1942023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#1962021#1772022#1772023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#2352021#2322022#3282023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#1172021#1502022#1252023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#1452021#1842022#2222023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#1232021#1362022#2232023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#2762021#1892022#2622023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#2042021#2102022#1802023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#1592021#1672022#2582023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#1162021#1572022#1872023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#1602021#1552022#1592023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#1762021#2162022#2742023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#2282021#3472022#2152023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#1552021#3452022#3682023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#1212021#1512022#1792023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#1842021#1612022#1702023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#1182021#1572022#1442023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#2222021#1842022#2212023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#1192021#1312022#2172023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#2522021#3812022#2182023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#1722021#2082022#2052023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#1612021#1912022#2342023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#1582021#1322022#1462023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#1082021#1122022#2112023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#1132021#1232022#1282023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#2412021#3122022#2952023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#782021#652022#792023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#2232021#2372022#3742023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#992020#1132021#1402022

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#1792021#2332022#2582023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#1482021#2502022#1782023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#2822021#2522022#2172023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#3422021#1822022#3512023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#1292021#2432022#1252023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1062017#1262018#1462019

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1432020#1552021#2322023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1062019#1582022#2092023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#1982019#2332020#1572021

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#402020#922021#2012022

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#702016#2232017#2172019

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1152021#992022#1892023

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1232017#702018#1342019

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1952021#1992022#1392023

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#222013#752015#672016

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#562012#1072014#972016

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2112019#1892020#1582023

Popularity Rankings for Kaylee in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Other American Territories

American Samoa flag American Samoa
Guam flag Guam
Northern Mariana Islands flag Northern Mariana Islands
U.S. Virgin Islands flag U.S. Virgin Islands

Other American Territories flagOther American Territories#272015#282018#42023

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#1622021#2162022#2462023

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#2172021#3052022#3152023

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#2452021#2842022#2592023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#2762020#2642021#3792022

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#3122015#2962017#4342018

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#4302011#3702012#3442013

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#4642021#5022022#4452023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#9162012#8542013#9632014

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Kaylee a Name for Boys or Girls?

Kaylee is a name for girls. Its soft, melodic sound and modern creation make it a sweet and charming choice for a girl’s name.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Kaylee

Kaylee in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Kaylee DeFer (Actress, born 1986): An American actress known for her role as Ivy Dickens on the TV series "Gossip Girl."
  • Kaylee Bryant (Actress, born 1997): An American actress recognized for her role as Josie Saltzman on the TV series "Legacies."
  • Kaylee Hartung (Journalist, born 1985): An American journalist and correspondent who has worked for ABC News and ESPN.
  • Kaylee Hottle (Actress, born 2012): An American child actress known for her role in the film "Godzilla vs. Kong."
  • Kaylee Dakers (Model, born 1994): A Canadian model who has appeared in various fashion campaigns and magazines.
  • Kaylee Halko (Activist, 2003–2020): An American activist known for raising awareness about progeria, a rare genetic condition.
  • Kaylee Frye ("Firefly," 2002 TV Series): A cheerful and brilliant mechanic on the spaceship Serenity, beloved for her optimism and technical prowess.
  • "Kaylee's Dream" (2010 Novel): Follows Kaylee, a young girl with aspirations of becoming a ballet dancer despite numerous challenges.
  • Kaylee Upton ("Chicago P.D.," 2014 TV Series): A determined and skilled detective navigating the complexities of law enforcement in Chicago.
  • Kaylee Collins ("Kaylee's Big Adventure," 2018 Children's Book): Chronicles the adventures of Kaylee, a curious girl who discovers a hidden world in her backyard.
  • "Kaylee's Song" (2015 Album): A heartfelt collection of songs inspired by the life and experiences of Kaylee, a fictional character embodying resilience and hope.
  • Kaylee Morgan ("Kaylee & the Mystery Mansion," 2019 Film): A young detective solving a mystery in an old mansion filled with secrets and surprises.
  • "Kaylee's Journey" (2020 Video Game): An engaging game where players help Kaylee navigate a fantastical world filled with puzzles and magical creatures.
  • Kaylee Summers ("High School Musical: The Musical: The Series," 2019 TV Series): A vibrant and talented student at East High, striving to make her mark in the school's musical.
  • Kaylee Adams ("Kaylee's Chronicles," 2017 Web Series): Documents the daily life and adventures of Kaylee Adams, a teenage vlogger with a passion for storytelling.
  • Kaylee ("Kaylee's Magical Adventure," 2021 Animation Film): Kaylee embarks on a magical journey to save her enchanted village from an evil sorcerer.
  • Kaylee Drive (Florida, USA): A residential street in Jacksonville, Florida, located in a suburban neighborhood.
  • Kaylee Pond (Oregon, USA): A small pond situated in Deschutes National Forest, popular for fishing and picnicking.
  • Kaylee Creek (Colorado, USA): A tributary stream in the Colorado River basin, flowing through mountainous terrain.
  • Kaylee Reserve (Queensland, Australia): A nature reserve in Queensland, preserving local flora and fauna.
  • Kaylee Hills (Texas, USA): A range of low hills located in the western part of Texas, characterized by arid landscapes.
  • Kaylee Park (Ontario, Canada): A public park in the city of Ottawa, offering recreational facilities and green spaces.
  • Kaylee Road (New South Wales, Australia): A street in Sydney, situated in a residential area with various amenities.

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