Kailey

The first name Kailey is another Irish variant of Kayla and has its origin in the Old Irish family name Ó Caollaidhe. The name translates to 'the Delicate' or 'the descendant of Caollaidhe'.

What does the name Kailey mean?

Kailey is an Irish form of Kayla and derives from the Old Irish family name Ó Caollaidhe. The meaning of the name is 'the Delicate' or 'the descendant of Caollaidhe'. It comes from the Old Irish word cáel or caol, which stands for 'slender', 'narrow', 'thin', 'tight', 'fine', and 'delicate'. Other variants include Kaila, Kailee, Kaileah, Kaileigh, and Kaileena.

Where does the name Kailey come from?

Kailey is a female first name of Old Irish origin, meaning 'the Delicate'. The Old Irish word cáel or caol means 'slender', 'narrow', 'thin', 'tight', 'fine', and 'delicate'. The languages in which this name appears are English and Irish.

How do you pronounce Kailey?

The pronunciation of Kailey is dynamic and consists of two to three syllables. The name is usually pronounced as 'Kai-ley' [ˈkeɪli] or [ˈkaɪli], with a diphthong that has a noticeable movement. The bright '-ley' sounds like a long 'i' and gives the name a friendly sound. Kailey feels modern and vibrant - light, melodic, and clearly structured.

Popularity

In Germany, Kailey is a rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th among the most common female first names. Kailey achieved its best ranking in 2022 at 2,554th place. In the last ten years, it has been given as a first name about 50 times, placing it 3,833rd in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 4,452nd.

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