Kairee is an uncommon, yet captivating name of American origin. It is believed to have emerged as a unique spelling variation of the popular name 'Kaylee'. The name's popularity can be attributed to its modern sound and its association with the charming character Kaylee Frye from the popular science fiction series 'Firefly'. Kairee is often pronounced /kaɪˈriː/ in English, where 'Kai' rhymes with 'pie' and 'ree' sounds like 'ree'. It is often associated with other spellings such as Kylie or Kalei. As a given name, Kairee has been steadily increasing in popularity since the late 20th century, although it remains relatively rare compared to more traditional names.
The name Kairee experienced a significant increase in popularity from the mid-2000s onwards, with a notable spike occurring around the year 2018. Prior to this period, there were fewer than 10 instances of the name being given each year. However, starting from 2017, the number of births began to rise rapidly, reaching an all-time high of 39 in 2022 and 38 in 2023. Overall, since records began in 1991, there have been a total of 341 babies named Kairee born up until the end of 2023.