The baby name cailegh is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KAY-lee (/ˈkeɪ.li/).
The baby name cailegh is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KAY-lee (/ˈkeɪ.li/).
cailegh is English, Gaelic in Origin.
Cailegh is a modern Anglicized given name, a stylistic respelling within the Kaylee/Kayleigh group. The form pairs the popular -leigh ending (from Old English leah, "woodland clearing, meadow") with the lilting "lee" sound; the initial C nods to Gaelic spellings. Many see it as phonetically related to Irish and Scottish names built on caol "slender," especially Caoilfhionn (Keelin, "slender and fair"), and it is sometimes associated by sound with the Gaelic social-dance term ceilidh, though that is not a direct source.
Usage grew across the English-speaking world in the late 20th century - particularly after the 1985 chart hit "Kayleigh" - with Cailegh remaining an uncommon, boutique variant chosen for its distinctive look. Common cousins and spellings include Caleigh, Cailey, Kailey, Kaylee, Kayleigh, Kailee, Kaley, and Caylee. Meanings are interpreted as "meadow/clearing" (via -leigh) or "slender; fair" (via Gaelic caol), reflecting its blended origins.
cailegh is a genuine rarity. In all, it appears just 1 time, across 1 country.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
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