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Cailey

girl name
Origin
Modern American
Syllables
2
Peak era
1990s/2010s
Today
▬ Steady

Meaning

“A modern blend of Kay and Lee; sometimes linked to Irish O Cadhla, graceful, though that tie is poorly documented.”

Popularity, 1890–2024

1890speak 1990s

Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Cailey peaked in the 1990s and the 2010s in nearly equal measure.

When you meet Cailey

Most people given the name Cailey in the United States are teenagers or young adults today.

Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.

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