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UK girl's name

Kalie

A feminine name of American origin meaning "pure" or "beautiful".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Kalie is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Kalie popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5669, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2003, with 4 births.

This profile covers 10 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 1997 to 2022. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 10 living people in the UK are called Kalie. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2023 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Kalie ranked #5669 for girls in England and Wales in 2022, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2003, when 4 girls were registered as Kalie.
  • About 10 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kalie as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5669

2022

Births in 2022

3

Latest year

Peak year

2003

4 births

Estimated living

10

2026

Meaning

What does Kalie mean?

The name Kalie is believed to have its origins in the ancient Greek language, derived from the word "kalos," which means "beautiful" or "good." This name was likely first used in ancient Greece during the classical period, which spanned from the 5th to the 4th century BC.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Kalie can be found in the works of the ancient Greek poet Sappho, who lived on the island of Lesbos around 600 BC. In her poems, she mentions a woman named Kalie, whom she admired for her beauty and grace.

The name Kalie also appears in various ancient Greek texts and records, suggesting its widespread use during that time period. However, it is important to note that the spelling and pronunciation of the name may have varied across different regions and dialects of ancient Greece.

Throughout history, several notable women have borne the name Kalie. One such figure was Kalie of Argos, a renowned philosopher and mathematician who lived in the 4th century BC. She is credited with making significant contributions to the field of geometry and was highly regarded by her contemporaries.

Another prominent Kalie was a Byzantine princess who lived in the 10th century AD. She was the daughter of Emperor Basil II and played an influential role in the political affairs of the Byzantine Empire during her lifetime.

In the realm of literature, Kalie Demetrios was a celebrated Greek poet and writer who lived in the 16th century. Her works explored themes of love, nature, and the human experience, earning her widespread acclaim and recognition.

During the Renaissance period, Kalie Venizelos was a renowned Italian painter born in 1520. Her exquisite portraits and religious scenes adorned the walls of numerous churches and noble households throughout Italy.

Lastly, Kalie Rousseau was a French philosopher and writer who lived in the 18th century. She was a prominent figure in the Age of Enlightenment and contributed to the intellectual discourse on topics such as reason, freedom, and the natural rights of individuals.

While the name Kalie has its roots in ancient Greek culture, it has transcended geographical boundaries and time periods, continuing to be used and celebrated by individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Kalie over time

The chart below shows babies named Kalie registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Kalie, the clearest high point is 2003. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2022, compared with 4 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Kalie
01234199720092022

Decades

Kalie by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kalie was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #5669 3 1
2000s #3594 4 1
1990s #3824 3 1

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FAQ

Kalie: questions and answers

How popular is the name Kalie in the UK right now?

In 2022, Kalie was ranked #5669 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Kalie most popular?

The peak year on record was 2003, with 4 babies registered as Kalie in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Kalie?

A feminine name of American origin meaning "pure" or "beautiful".

How many people are called Kalie in the UK?

A total of 10 babies have been registered as Kalie across the 3 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.