Holding steady.
Popularity of Caily since 1989
Babies named Caily per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 25 |
| 2000s | 75 |
| 2010s | 57 |
| 2020s | 21 |
Meaning & origin
Caily emerged as a modern spelling variant of Kaylee in the late 20th century, first recorded in the U.S. in 1989. Its popularity peaked in 1994, though the name has since become relatively uncommon. The trajectory of its usage has been stable in recent years, appearing only sporadically in birth records. Like many names of its era, Caily follows the trend of combining a familiar initial sound with the popular 'lee' suffix, creating a name that feels both contemporary and accessible.
Caily is a modern spelling variant of Kaylee, a name that emerged in the late 20th century. Kaylee itself is a combination of the name Kay or the syllable 'kay' and the popular suffix 'lee'. It may also be influenced by the Irish surname Cailey or the Hebrew name Keila, meaning 'slender' or 'pure', but this connection is uncertain.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cay, Cae
Sibling names for Caily
Names that share Caily's style, for a brother or sister.
