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Caycee

♀ Girl

Pronounced KAY-see /ˈkeɪ.siː/High

Meaning: Caycee is a modern respelling of Casey or Kacie, from the Irish surname O Cathasaigh, tied to a root meaning 'vigilant' or 'watchful'. The Cay- spelling is a contemporary coinage.Low

In 30 seconds: A bright respelling of Casey: Caycee traces to an Irish root for 'vigilant' (said 'KAY-see'). Playful and modern.
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Origin LowIrish, English
MeaningCaycee is a modern respelling of Casey or Kacie, from the Irish surname O Cathasaigh, tied to a root meaning 'vigilant' or 'watchful'. The Cay- spelling is a contemporary coinage.
U.S. rank (2025)#15385 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2013
Total births (all-time)≈ 442

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201319762025

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

Caycee is a modern respelling of Casey or Kacie, from the Irish surname O Cathasaigh, linked to a root meaning 'vigilant' or 'watchful'. The Cay- form is a contemporary coinage (said 'KAY-see').

For girls in the U.S. it appears only rarely. Playful, phonetic, and modern.

Did you know? Caycee restyles the Irish-rooted Casey ('vigilant; watchful') with a breezy Cay- spelling — a modern, cheerful coinage said 'KAY-see'.
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Caycee — Respelling of Casey/Kacie; Irish 'vigilant'

Variations

CaseyKacieKaycee

Nicknames

CayCee

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If you like Caycee…

Casey— the base name Caycee respells
Kacie— a like phonetic Casey variant
Macy— a similar bright -cy sound
Lacey— a like breezy -cey name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Caycee mean?

Caycee is a respelling of Casey/Kacie, from an Irish root meaning 'vigilant; watchful'.

How do you pronounce Caycee?

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

Is Caycee a boy or girl name?

Here Caycee is used as a girl's name; the base Casey is unisex.

How popular is Caycee?

Caycee is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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