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Caley

Pronunciation: [ k-AYL-ee ]

Boy Name #29,005 Most Popular Hidden Gem 5 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

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

Parents who love the name Caley often also consider Darney, Ashlon, Traver .

Popularity Over Time

#29,005
Current Rank
Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#29,005
Total SSA Count
5

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Cal Cay Calie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Caley

Is Caley a boy or girl name?
Caley is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #29005. As a girl name, it is ranked #61517. Caley is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Caley?
Caley is pronounced k-AYL-ee.
How popular is the name Caley?
Caley is currently ranked #29005 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Caley?
Common nicknames for Caley include Cal, Cay, and Calie.
Is Caley a common or rare name?
Caley is an uncommon name, ranked #29005 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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, and Calie. 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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