Cayli

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Pronounced KAY-lee /ˈkeɪ.li/Medium

Meaning: A respelling of Kayleigh/Cayley, modern names sometimes tied to the Irish caol ('slender') or blended from Kay + Leigh. As spelled here routes are uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A sunny respelling: Cayli echoes Kayleigh (said 'KAY-lee'). Modern and bright.

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Origin LowEnglish, Irish

MeaningA respelling of Kayleigh/Cayley, modern names sometimes tied to the Irish caol ('slender') or blended from Kay + Leigh. As spelled here routes are uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2023)#12391 ↘ Falling

2023 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1999

Total births (all-time)≈ 453

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

Cayli is a spelling of Kayleigh/Cayley. As a coinage its route is uncertain, which we note - very rare in the U.S. (said 'KAY-lee').

It is extremely rare in the U.S.

Did you know? Cayli respells Kayleigh/Cayley, sometimes tied to 'slender' or blended from Kay + Leigh - a bright, current name whose route is uncertain, which we note (said 'KAY-lee').

Overall data confidence 30%

References - Cayli — respelling of Kayleigh/Cayley; uncertain

Variations

KayleighCayleyCaylee

Nicknames

CayLee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cayli mean?

Cayli is a respelling of Kayleigh/Cayley; routes uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Cayli?

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

Is Cayli a boy or girl name?

Cayli is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Cayli?

Cayli is extremely rare in the U.S.