What is the origin of the name Caileigh?

Caileigh is a name of Irish origin.

How popular is the name Caileigh?

Caileigh is currently ranked #8016 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Caileigh?

Caileigh is pronounced KAY-lee.

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GirlIrish

Caileigh

KAY-lee

Popularity

#8016

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Irish

Total Births

1,167

Peak Year

#62 in 2008

First Recorded

1988

Style

Modern & Trendy, Cute & Playful

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

Caileigh is a variant of Kayleigh or Kaylee, of Irish origin, meaning "slim and fair" or "keeper of the keys."

Nickname Watch

Cai Kay Lee

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Numerology

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Nicknames

Cai Kay Lee

Spelling Variations

Kayleigh Kaylee Caylee

Similar Names

Riley Hailey Bailey Ainsley

Personality Traits

CharmingKindIntelligentFriendly

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