Rising since 2013, #5,238 for girls today.
Popularity of Caisley since 2013
Babies named Caisley per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 97 |
| 2020s | 109 |
Meaning & origin
Caisley is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2013. It reached its peak rank of 5,238th in 2025, and is given to roughly 1 in every 66,969 girls. The name has been steadily rising in use since its debut, reflecting the trend of creating melodic, surname-style names with the '-sley' suffix. Its strongest popularity is in Texas, where it accounts for the largest share of births. While relatively uncommon, Caisley fits alongside similar-sounding names like Paisley and Kinsley that have gained traction in the 2020s.
Caisley is a modern coinage that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2013. It likely blends the popular initial sound 'Cay-' or 'Cai-' (as in Caden or Kaylee) with the '-sley' suffix found in names like Ainsley and Paisley. No historical etymology exists; its invention reflects contemporary naming trends favoring distinctive, melodic-sounding names.
Where Caisley is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cais, Casey, Lee
Variants: Caysley, Caislee, Cayzley
Sibling names for Caisley
Names that share Caisley's style, for a brother or sister.
