What is the origin of the name Cailin?

Cailin is a name of Irish origin.

How popular is the name Cailin?

Cailin is currently ranked #7637 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

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GirlIrish

Cailin

KAY-lin

Popularity

#7637

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Irish

Total Births

3,736

Peak Year

#169 in 1998

First Recorded

1968

Style

Soft & Gentle, Vintage

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Cailin is an Irish name, meaning "slender and fair." It is a variant of Caitlin.

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Cai Lin

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Numerology

The Achiever

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

Nicknames

Cai Lin

Spelling Variations

Caitlin Kaylin Kailyn

Similar Names

Aisling Saoirse Niamh Roisin

Personality Traits

GracefulGentleKindIntelligent

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