The baby name Caeli is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KAY-lee (/ˈkeɪli/),SEE-lee (/ˈsiːli/) — less common.
The baby name Caeli is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KAY-lee (/ˈkeɪli/),SEE-lee (/ˈsiːli/) — less common.
Caeli is English, Latin in Origin.
Caeli (pronounced KAY-lee) blends classical Latin and modern naming style. It stems from caelum, “sky, heaven”; the Latin form caeli means “of heaven/the heavens” and appears in sacred phrases such as Regina Caeli. In liturgical Latin, it is pronounced CHAY-lee. The name also echoes the ancient Roman family name Caelius/Caelia, which ultimately produced Celia. As a given name, Caeli rose in late 20th‑century English-speaking use, especially among Catholic families and parents seeking a distinctive spin on Kaylee.
Meaning centers on “heavenly; of the sky,” carrying airy, luminous connotations. Variants and near-forms include Caelie, Kaeli, Caely, Cailee, Caylee, Kaylee, Caleigh, Caelia, and Celia; the older spelling Coeli is a historical Latinism. While chiefly feminine, Caeli can be used unisex. Nicknames range from Cae/Kay to Cece. Compact yet evocative, it suits those wanting a modern sound anchored by clear etymology and a long cultural footprint.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PR | Girls | 0 | #167 | 1 | 3,171 |
| EC | Girls | 0 | #258 | 1 | 3,650 |
| Canada | Girls | 2023 | #274 | 6 | 2,824 |
| GT | 0 | #337 | 2 | 5,948 | |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| BO | 0 | #408 | 1 | 6,868 | |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| MX | 0 | #444 | 2 | 8,339 | |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #518 | 1 | 9,861 |
| UY | Girls | 0 | #535 | 2 | 6,731 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #559 | 2 | 11,671 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #630 | 1 | 8,289 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #648 | 4 | 9,488 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #794 | 123 | 8,487 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #910 | 6 | 14,098 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #926 | 1 | 14,506 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,001 | 1 | 16,906 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,004 | 7 | 14,861 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,031 | 3 | 16,355 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,148 | 5 | 16,140 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 32 | 17,781 |
Caeli is popular in 19 countries — most recent births per country:
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