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Cailey
How to Pronounce Cailey
Pronounced KAY-lee /ˈkeɪ.li/High
Meaning: -ai- spelling of Kayley/Cailey — from Irish Caoladh, 'slender', or the Gaelic ceilidh, 'a social gathering, a celebration'; routes layeredLow
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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History & Origin
Cailey is an -ai- spelling of Kayley/Cailey — variously from Irish Caoladh, 'slender', or the Gaelic ceilidh, 'a social gathering, a celebration of music, song, and dance' (routes layered, which we note). A sweet, sunny, modern name; the Cai-/-ley styling personalizes it.
It registers thinly beside Kayley. Rare, slender-or-a-celebration at the root, and sunny.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Cailey mean?
Cailey ties to Irish 'slender' and the Gaelic ceilidh, 'a celebration/gathering'; the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Cailey?
It's said KAY-lee /ˈkeɪ.li/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Cailey a boy or girl name?
Cailey is a girl's name.
How popular is Cailey?
Cailey is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Kaylee is more common.