Calley
Girl name · 17 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Calley: 17 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 5 births in 1992.
Calley is primarily a feminine name, often considered a modern variant or diminutive of Kayley or Cailey, which themselves derive from the Irish Gaelic *Cathlaoch*, meaning “slender and fair” or “warrior.” It can also be a pet form of Caroline or a Scottish surname-turned-first-name, originally from a place name meaning “narrow strip of land.” While no globally famous bearers immediately spring to mind, the name has quietly appeared in Scottish birth records, lending it a gentle familiarity. As a variant of Kayley, it shares roots with the more common Kaylee, and its soft, melodic sound fits well with contemporary Scottish naming trends that favour feminine endings. The name’s spelling offers a fresh alternative to the more widespread Kayley or Cailey.
Girl 5 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19925 babies
- Latest (2015)
- #8063 babies
- Total births
- 17since 1986
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y