Caileigh
English (Rare) · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Caileigh
Caileigh is a modern English spelling variant of the Irish name Caoilainn or Caoileann, derived from the Gaelic elements "caol" (slender) and "fionn" (fair/white), meaning "slender and fair." The name is primarily used in Irish and English-speaking cultures, particularly in Ireland and among Irish diaspora communities, with increased popularity in the United States and other English-speaking nations since the late 20th century.
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Etymology
Caileigh is a modern English spelling variant of the Irish name Caoilainn or Caoileann, derived from the Gaelic elements "caol" (slender) and "fionn" (fair/white), meaning "slender and fair." The name is primarily used in Irish and English-speaking cultures, particularly in Ireland and among Irish diaspora communities, with increased popularity in the United States and other English-speaking nations since the late 20th century.
Caileigh currently ranks #9,575 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2008.
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