Cail

Pronunciation: [ k-AYL ]

Cail is a boy baby name. Ranked #26,235 in the US.

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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Cail is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-AYL.

Parents who love the name Cail often also consider Quillen, Osmon, Padro .

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Historical Record

Cail first appeared in US Social Security records in 2001.

Over 59 babies have been named Cail in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Cail is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #26,235 for boy names in the US .

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#26,235
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Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#26,235
Total SSA Count
5

Alternative Spellings

Cairo #356 Caiden #545 Cain #979 Caius #1063 Cai #1906 Caine #2259 Caison #2487 Caisen #3073

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Quillen Boy Irish Gaelic Osmon Boy Arabic/Turkish Padro Boy Greek/Latin via Spanish Aizaiah Boy Hebrew Handy Boy Middle English Gee Boy English Tin Boy Vietnamese

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Irish Gaelic origin

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Greek/Latin via Spanish origin

"rock, stone"

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Hebrew origin

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cail

Is Cail a boy or girl name?
Cail is primarily used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Cail?
Cail is pronounced k-AYL.
How popular is the name Cail?
Cail is currently ranked #26235 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Is Cail a common or rare name?
Cail is an uncommon name, ranked #26235 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What boy names are similar to Cail?
Cail pairs well with Quillen, Osmon, Padro, Aizaiah in style and sound.
Are there other spellings for Cail?
Related spellings include Cairo, Caiden, Cain, Caius.

About the Name Cail

Cail is a boy name .

Cail is currently ranked #26,235 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Cail include Cairo, Caiden, Cain, Caius, Cai . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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