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Caylei

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Pronounced KAY-lee /ˈkeɪ.li/Medium

Meaning: A modern respelling of Kaylee/Kayleigh — a name variously traced to the Irish Caoilfhionn ('slender and fair'), to Latin caeli ('of the heavens'), or simply coined from Kay plus Lee. Routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A fresh spelling of Kaylee — possibly Irish 'slender and fair,' possibly Kay plus Lee (said 'KAY-lee'). Routes uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowAmerican, Irish

MeaningA modern respelling of Kaylee/Kayleigh — a name variously traced to the Irish Caoilfhionn ('slender and fair'), to Latin caeli ('of the heavens'), or simply coined from Kay plus Lee. Routes uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#13775 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2016

Total births (all-time)≈ 160

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Caylei is a contemporary spelling of Kaylee, a name pulled between the Irish Caoilfhionn ('slender and fair'), the Latin caeli ('of the heavens') and a plain Kay-plus-Lee coinage. No single route is settled; we note the uncertainty. Bright and sunny (said 'KAY-lee').

It appears only very recently and very rarely in U.S. data. Rare, sunny, and modern.

Did you know? Kaylee's family tree is famously tangled — Irish, Latin and pure invention all claim it — and spellings like Caylei show how freely American parents remake it; routes uncertain, which we note (said 'KAY-lee').

Overall data confidence 30%

References — Caylei — Kaylee respelling; Irish/Latin routes uncertain

Variations

KayleeKayleighCayley

Nicknames

CayLei

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Kaylee— the standard form Caylei respells

Kayleigh— a like -leigh spelling variant

Bailey— a like bright two-beat pick

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Jerzei— another American name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Caylei mean?

Caylei is a modern spelling of Kaylee — possibly Irish 'slender and fair,' possibly Kay plus Lee. Routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Caylei?

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

Is Caylei a boy or girl name?

Caylei is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Caylei?

Caylei is very rare in the U.S.