Cailey

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Cailey Pronunciation

Cailey is 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

In 30 seconds: A joyful gathering: Cailey spells Kayley — 'slender' or 'a celebration' (ceilidh). Sweet, sunny, and warm.

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Origin LowIrish, Gaelic

Meaning-ai- spelling of Kayley/Cailey — from Irish Caoladh, 'slender', or the Gaelic ceilidh, 'a social gathering, a celebration'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#5311 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births24 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1999

Total births (all-time)≈ 3,841

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

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.

Did you know? Cailey ties to Irish Caoladh ('slender') and the Gaelic ceilidh ('a social gathering, a celebration of music and dance') — a sweet, sunny modern name (the routes are layered, which we note).

Overall data confidence 55%

Behind the Name — Kayley — routes layered

Variations

KayleyKayleeCayley

Nicknames

Cai

Themes & Styles

Uncertain Irish Gaelic

If you like Cailey…

Kaylee— a fellow spelling

Kayley— a companion spelling

Bailey— a sound-neighbor -ley girls' name

Casey— a similarly popular pick

Conley— echoes that soft -ey sound

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Cailey?

Cailey is pronounced KAY-lee (/ˈkeɪ.li/). Press play above to hear Cailey said aloud.

How do you say Cailey?

Cailey is said KAY-lee (/ˈkeɪ.li/). Press play above to hear Cailey said aloud.

What does the name Cailey mean?

Cailey ties to Irish 'slender' and the Gaelic ceilidh, 'a celebration/gathering'; the routes are layered.

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.