Cailey
Cailey is a girl's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Slender, delicate, or girl.
Origin and history
Cailey is a modern phonetic spelling variation of Kayley or Cailín, rooted in Gaelic origins meaning 'slender' or 'girl'. It gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th and early 21st centuries alongside similar sounding names like Hailey and Bailey. It remains a recognizable, contemporary option for parents seeking a soft, friendly name.
Popularity in the United States
3,857 babies in the United States have been named Cailey since 1880. It ranks #2845 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1919.
States where it is most popular
- CA (18.3 %)
- TX (16.5 %)
- FL (7.8 %)
- IL (7 %)
- NY (7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 109 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,054 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,648 |
| 2010-2019 | 864 |
| 2020-2029 | 182 |
Nicknames
Cail, Lee, Cai
Fun facts
- Cailey derives from the Irish Gaelic word 'cailín', which simply means 'girl' or 'young woman'.
- Its rise in popularity coincided with the trendy late-1990s preference for names ending in the 'ee' sound, such as Bailey, Riley, and Hailey.