Slender or keeper of the keys
Kailer is a modern name with multiple possible roots. It is often considered a variant of the German surname Keiler, meaning 'wild boar,' or a phonetic variation of the Gaelic name Kael, meaning 'slender.' In some contexts, it is viewed as a creative blend of names like Kai and Tyler.
Less common today
Kailer isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,577 in 2021.
Professional NHL ice hockey player
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
