Gender: Female
Origin: Irish, French
Meaning: Son of Cathmhaol, Slender, From the Forest
Pronunciation: KAY-lee, /ˈkeɪli/, K EY L IY
Popularity Rank: #120,104
Derived from the Gaelic surname MacCathmhaoil, meaning 'son of Cathmhaol'.
The name Cayley is of Irish, French origin and means Son of Cathmhaol, Slender, From the Forest, Similar to Caley or Cailley. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Cayley is commonly found in United States of America, South Africa, Canada, and 17 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: KAY-lee
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈkeɪli/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: K EY L IY
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
EY: Pronounce as in "they" (DH EY)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
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At NamesLook, the name Cayley is recorded 187 times globally, ranking it as the 120,104th most common name worldwide.
Cayley is most prevalent in United States of America, with 73 occurrences, making it the 21,418th most popular name in the country.
In Canada, the name Cayley is found among 1 in every 11175 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #21,418 | 1 : 24,782 |
| South Africa | #23,402 | 1 : 63,375 |
| Canada | #9,205 | 1 : 11,175 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Cayley from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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