Caileigh Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationKAY-lee / /ˈkeɪli/Irish; Gaelic
Meaning
Irish: slender; Gaelic: descendant of Caileach
Historical & Cultural Background
Caileigh is a variant of the name Caileach, which has roots in Irish mythology, referring to a hag or goddess. The name has gained popularity in recent years, particularly in English-speaking countries. It reflects a trend towards unique and modern spellings of traditional names.
Trend Summary
Caileigh has seen a rise in popularity in the United States, particularly in the 2000s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Kayleigh
- Kaleigh
- Caleigh
International Variants
- Cailin (Irish)
- Kaili (Finnish)
Famous people named Caileigh
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Fictional characters named Caileigh
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Caileigh was first seen in the United States in 1988. Caileigh has ranked as high as #1338 nationally, which occurred in 2008, and has been most popular in New York, Texas, Pennsylvania, Georgia, and New Jersey. In the past 5 years the name Caileigh has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Caileigh (2016)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1988 | 8 |
| 1989 | 10 |
| 1990 | 12 |
| 1991 | 8 |
| 1992 | 20 |
| 1993 | 23 |
| 1994 | 25 |
| 1995 | 31 |
| 1996 | 15 |
| 1997 | 24 |
| 1998 | 21 |
| 1999 | 43 |
| 2000 | 38 |
| 2001 | 51 |
| 2002 | 31 |
| 2003 | 33 |
| 2004 | 41 |
| 2005 | 44 |
| 2006 | 37 |
| 2007 | 45 |
| 2008 | 62 |
| 2009 | 55 |
| 2010 | 57 |
| 2011 | 55 |
| 2012 | 44 |
| 2013 | 30 |
| 2014 | 29 |
| 2015 | 47 |
| 2016 | 40 |
| 2017 | 38 |
| 2018 | 38 |
| 2019 | 20 |
| 2020 | 20 |
| 2021 | 19 |
| 2022 | 22 |
| 2023 | 18 |
| 2024 | 13 |