Caly Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationKAL-ee / /ˈkæli/Greek; English
Meaning
Greek: 'beautiful' or 'lovely'; English: diminutive of names like Calista
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Caly has roots in Greek, where it is derived from the word 'kalos,' meaning beautiful. It is often used as a diminutive form of names like Calista or Callie. In English-speaking countries, it has gained popularity as a modern name choice. The name reflects a trend towards shorter, more playful names for girls.
Trend Summary
Caly remains a less common name but reflects a growing interest in unique and modern names.
Similar Names
Variants
- Cally
- Kalli
International Variants
- Kali (Hindi)
- Cali (Spanish)
Famous people named Caly
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Caly was first seen in the United States in 1985. Caly has ranked as high as #1215 nationally, which occurred in 1991, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Caly has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Caly
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1985 | 10 |
| 1991 | 12 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 11 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 10 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2022 | 5 |