Caley
Pronunciation: [ k-AYL-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Caley first appeared in US Social Security records in 1969.
Over 145 babies have been named Caley in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Caley is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #29,005 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #29,005
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Caley is also used as a girl name, ranked #61517.
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About the Name Caley
Caley is a boy name .
Is Caley a boy or girl name? Caley is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #29,005 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #61,517. Caley is more commonly used as a boy name.
Caley is currently ranked #29,005 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Caley include Cal, Cay, Caie, and Calkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Caley include Caleb, Calen, Cale . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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