Cailey
Girl name · 6 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Cailey: 6 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2004.
Of Irish and Gaelic origin, Cailey is a modern variant of Céilí, which itself derives from the Old Irish *céle*, meaning "companion" or "neighbour"—a cosy, sociable name at heart. It is also sometimes used as an Anglicised spelling of the surname Cailean, a Gaelic form of Colin meaning "young pup" or "whelp". While not widely borne by historical figures, the name's most famous association is with actress Cailey Fleming, known for her roles in *The Walking Dead* and the *Star Wars* sequel trilogy. Place connections are scarce, but the phonetic similarity to "ceili"—a traditional Scottish and Irish social gathering with music and dance—gives it a lively, communal feel. A notable variant is Kayley, which shares similar roots and cheerful overtones.
Girl 2 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20043 babies
- Latest (2006)
- #7223 babies
- Total births
- 6since 2004
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y