Caley

Caley is a unisex name of Irish and Celtic origin meaning “slim.” In 2024 it was given to 5 babies in the United States.

Caley at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
Irish & Celtic · English & American
Meaning
“slim”

About the name Caley

Caley belongs to the Irish & Celtic and English & American tradition. Its meaning — “slim” — is the sense carried by its Irish and Celtic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Caley first appears in Social Security records in 1928 and has been given to 2,624 babies since 1880, including 5 in 2024.

Caley in US records

First recorded (US)
1928
Babies named Caley in 2024
5
Total since 1880
2,624

Caley in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Babies named Caley in 2012
3
Total since 1996
47

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Caley mean?

Caley means “slim” in its Irish and Celtic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Caley a boy or girl name?

Caley is a unisex name. In 2024, 5 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Caley?

Caley comes from the Irish & Celtic and English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Caley?

Caley is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1928 and has been given to 2,624 babies since 1880.

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