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Cailin

Girl Name #8,160 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Cailin is a girl name, recorded for 14 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Cailin often also consider Carrie, Catherine, Caroline .

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#8,160
Total SSA Count
14

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Cai Cay Caiie Cailie

Also a Boy Name

Cailin is also used as a boy name, ranked #36418.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cailin

Is Cailin a boy or girl name?
Cailin is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #8160. As a boy name, it is ranked #36418. Cailin is more commonly used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Cailin?
Cailin is currently ranked #8160 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Cailin?
Common nicknames for Cailin include Cai, Cay, Caiie, and Cailie.
Is Cailin a common or rare name?
Cailin is an uncommon name, ranked #8160 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Cailin

Cailin is a girl name .

Is Cailin a boy or girl name? Cailin is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #8,160 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #36,418. Cailin is more commonly used as a girl name.

Cailin is currently ranked #8,160 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Cailin include Cai, Cay, Caiie, and Cailie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Cailin include Cailyn, Cailee . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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