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Caileigh

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Pronounced KAY-lee /ˈkeɪ.li/High

Meaning: A spelling of Kayleigh/Cailey — variously from the Irish caol ('slender; narrow') and an English place ('the narrow wood/meadow'); also a modern Kay+Leigh blend; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: Slender; from the narrow wood: Caileigh spells Kayleigh. Lyrical, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowIrish, English
MeaningA spelling of Kayleigh/Cailey — variously from the Irish caol ('slender; narrow') and an English place ('the narrow wood/meadow'); also a modern Kay+Leigh blend; routes uncertain
U.S. rank (2024)#8016 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,167

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200819882024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Caileigh is a spelling of Kayleigh/Cailey — variously from the Irish caol ('slender; narrow') and an English place ('the narrow wood/meadow'); also a modern Kay+Leigh blend (routes uncertain, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (said 'KAY-lee').

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Kayleigh. Rare in this form, slender-and-narrow at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Kayleigh/Cailey is variously Irish ('slender; narrow') and an English place ('the narrow wood') — Caileigh is a spelling, lyrical and modern (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'KAY-lee').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Kayleigh — routes uncertain

Variations

KayleighCaileyKaylee

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Kayleigh— the standard spelling
Cailey— a kin spelling
Kaylee— a fellow spelling
Hailey— a sound-neighbor -eigh girls' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Caileigh mean?

Caileigh spells Kayleigh/Cailey — variously Irish 'slender' and English 'the narrow wood'; the routes are uncertain.

How do you pronounce Caileigh?

It's said KAY-lee /ˈkeɪ.li/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Caileigh a boy or girl name?

Caileigh is a girl's name.

How popular is Caileigh?

Caileigh is a very rare name in the U.S.

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