Kailey
Kailey (/keɪli/) or Cailey is a surname and a feminine first or middle name.
| Origin | |
|---|---|
| Word/name | Cèilidh |
| Other names | |
| Related names | Kaley, Kaylee, Kayleigh, Kiley, Kayla |
The name has multiple origins depending on the spelling. In English it means "keeper of the keys". In Scottish Gaelic it derives from "Cèilidh", meaning "social celebration". "Kailey" is Greek for "rare beauty". It is also a Welsh name meaning "slender". From Irish/Gaelic origin, Kailey means "slim and fair". In Hebrew it means "laurel", "crown" or "princess." Kailey is also a surname found in the Ramgharia and Jatts peoples of Punjab, India.
The name became more popular as a first name in the United States, Britain and Australia following the release of the British rock group Marillion's song Kayleigh in 1985.
People with the given name
- Cailey Fleming, American actress
- Cailey Hutchison, American ice hockey forward
- Kailey Leila, Canadian-born Guyanese footballer
- Kailey Willis, Maltese footballer
People with the surname
- Maninder Kailey, Indian Punjabi songwriter
- Matt Kailey (1955–2014), transgender American writer and activist
Fictional characters
- Kailey Hopkins, American Girl character
See also
- Kaylee, a given name; includes Kayli
- Kayleigh (disambiguation); includes Kaliegh
- Kaley (disambiguation)
- Kaili (disambiguation)
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