Caylene as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Caylene

What is the meaning of the name Caylene ?

The baby name Caylene is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KAY-leen (/ˈkeɪliːn/) — occasionally pronounced KAY-len (/ˈkeɪlən/)..

Caylene is English in Origin.

Caylene is a modern English given name, most often interpreted as a creative blend of Kay and the suffix -lene. Kay, a long-used short form of Katherine (Greek Aikaterine), carries the widely accepted meaning “pure,” which many extend to Caylene by association. The Cay- opening also mirrors contemporary spellings like Cayla/Cayley, reinforcing its modern, tailored feel. Pronunciation typically follows kay-LEEN.

Use is recorded from the late 20th century in North America and Australia, rising with the vogue for -lene/-leen names (Jolene, Marlene, Eileen). It has remained uncommon yet familiar, appealing to parents seeking something distinctive but easy to pronounce. Close variants include Kaylene, Kayleen, Cayleen, and Kaelene; cognate-style relatives include Kayla and the Kay- family. Nicknames include Cay/Kay, Caye, and Leenie. The meaning is most often rendered “pure,” via the Katherine connection.