Holding steady.
Popularity of Caylea since 1989
Babies named Caylea per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 49 |
| 2000s | 82 |
| 2010s | 12 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Caylea is a modern, creatively spelled name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1989, a time when unique spellings of established names were gaining popularity. Its usage peaked in 2001, reflecting the turn-of-the-century vogue for names like Kaylee and Kailey. Despite this peak, Caylea has never ranked within the top 1,000 names, remaining a relatively uncommon choice. The name's trajectory has been stable since the 2000s, with no major resurgence or decline. While its exact meaning is debated, many parents are drawn to its melodic sound and the subtle Irish connection through Caollaidhe. The name has not been strongly associated with any particular state, appearing sparsely across the country.
Caylea is a modern, respelled variant of Kaylee, which itself is a 20th-century coinage combining the name Kay with the -lee suffix. Alternatively, it may be influenced by the Irish name Caollaidhe, meaning 'slender' or 'fair'. The spelling with 'C' and 'ea' emerged in the late 1980s and peaked in usage around 2001, reflecting a trend toward creative phonetic spellings in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cay, Lea, Cake
Sibling names for Caylea
Names that share Caylea's style, for a brother or sister.
