Kaylee in Chinese
Kaylee in Chinese is 凯莉 (Kǎi Lì).
- Origin
- American/Irish
- Meaning
- slender; pure
Etymologically, Kaylee is American/Irish and is commonly glossed as "slender; pure". It first shows up in US Social Security records in 1943 and peaked in 2009. Spellings pronounced the same way include Kelly, Kylie, Carrie, which share the transliteration 凯莉.
3 ways to write Kaylee
phonetic
Following the sound of your name
凯莉
Kǎi Lì
The standard transliteration of Kaylee: 凯 (kǎi, "triumph, victory song"), 莉 (lì, "jasmine"). Chosen for sound, it is instantly recognizable as this name.
Why these characters?
Each character maps to one sound of the English name: 凯 (kǎi) carries "kay", 莉 (lì) carries "lee". The tone contour is 3-4 (dipping, falling).
Character breakdown
18 strokes total (simplified)- 凯
kǎi
Tone 3 · 8 strokes (simplified)
triumph, victory song
- 莉
lì
Tone 4 · 10 strokes (simplified)
jasmine
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meaningful
Chosen for meaning and association
素心
Sù Xīn
Inspired by "slender; pure": 素 (sù, "plain, simple, pure") + 心 (xīn, "heart, mind"), expressing purity and clarity.
Why these characters?
Because Kaylee is linked to "pure", the name leads with 素 (plain, simple, pure); 心 (heart, mind) gives it a natural given-name finish.
Character breakdown
14 strokes total (simplified)- 素
sù
Tone 4 · 10 strokes (simplified)
plain, simple, pure
- 心
xīn
Tone 1 · 4 strokes (simplified)
heart, mind
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balanced
A balance of sound and meaning
凯澄
Kǎi Chéng
凯 (kǎi, "triumph, victory song") + 澄 (chéng, "clear, limpid"): echoes the sound of the English name while carrying meaning.
Why these characters?
It keeps 凯 (kǎi), the same opening character as the transliteration 凯莉, for the "kay" sound, and replaces the rest with 澄 ("clear, limpid") so the whole reads as a real given name.
Character breakdown
23 strokes total (simplified)- 凯
kǎi
Tone 3 · 8 strokes (simplified)
triumph, victory song
- 澄
chéng
Tone 2 · 15 strokes (simplified)
clear, limpid
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Recent US usage of Kaylee
In the Social Security Administration’s 2020–2025 snapshot, Kaylee ranked 168 among names recorded for girls, with 10,385 registrations in that group across the period. These are US birth-name records, rather than search counts or a ranking of Chinese names. The period covers part of a decade; it is not a final ranking for the whole 2020s.
Compare the dated figures in the SSA’s official 2020s name table. This snapshot was checked on 2026-10-15; any historical figures on this page describe their own stated period.
Popularity in the US
US Social Security records show 124,350 girls named Kaylee since 1943, with the high point in 2009 (7,211 births) and the busiest decade being the 2000s. Between 1990 and 2017 it climbed, from #233 to #84 among girls.
- Peak year
- 2009
- Peak decade
- 2000s
- First year
- 1943
- Total since 1880
- 124,350
More About Kaylee in Chinese
The Chinese translation of Kaylee offers multiple styles to suit different preferences. Whether you prefer a phonetic transliteration that sounds like your name, or a meaningful interpretation that captures the essence of Kaylee, you'll find options that work for you.
Kaylee is also spelled Kelly, Kylie and Carrie — all spellings share the same Chinese characters.
If you're exploring Chinese names for girls, you might also be interested in Kelly in Chinese, Kylie in Chinese, and Carrie in Chinese. Each name has its own unique character combinations and meanings.
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When choosing Chinese characters for Kaylee, consider whether you want:
- Phonetic accuracy: Characters that sound like Kaylee to native Chinese speakers
- Meaningful symbolism: Characters chosen for their beautiful meanings and cultural significance
- Balanced approach: A combination of sound and meaning that works well in both languages
Browse our complete A-Z index of Chinese names to explore more options, or start with our curated list of popular names in Chinese to see what others are choosing.
Frequently asked questions
How do you write Kaylee in Chinese?
凯莉 (Kǎi Lì), or 凱莉 in traditional script. This is the conventional transliteration used in Chinese media.
Is Kaylee written differently in traditional Chinese?
Yes: 凯莉 becomes 凱莉; the changed characters are 凯→凱. Use traditional for Taiwan or Hong Kong audiences.
How many strokes does 凯莉 have?
18 strokes in simplified form and 22 in traditional; per character: 凯 8, 莉 10.