Rising since 1985, #2,076 for girls today.
Popularity of Caeli since 1974
Babies named Caeli per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 28 |
| 1990s | 106 |
| 2000s | 215 |
| 2010s | 345 |
| 2020s | 551 |
Meaning & origin
Caeli is a modern English name that appeared in U.S. data in 1974, ranking 2,076 in 2025 with roughly 1 in 17,859 girls receiving the name. Its popularity has risen steadily since 1985, reaching a peak in 2023. The name blends a Latin-inspired core, often linked to the word for 'sky,' with the contemporary styling of names like Kaylee. Caeli's top states include Oklahoma, Texas, and California, showing a broad but modest geographic spread. The trajectory reflects a growing but still rare choice, fitting a pattern of airy, feminine names that sound familiar yet distinctive.
Caeli may derive from Latin caelum, meaning 'sky' or 'heaven,' making it a feminine form of Caelus, the Roman sky deity. It also functions as a modern English coinage patterning after names like Kaylee, often using the 'Cae-' spelling. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1974 and gained gradual use without strong historical precedent, reflecting late-20th-century style trends.
Where Caeli is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cae, Cali, Lee
Sibling names for Caeli
Names that share Caeli's style, for a brother or sister.
