Kailey
Kailey (/keɪli/) or Cailey is a surname and a feminine[1] 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".[2] In Scottish Gaelic it derives from "Cèilidh", meaning "social celebration". "Kailey" is Greek for "rare beauty".[3] It is also a Welsh name meaning "slender".[2] From Irish/Gaelic origin, Kailey means "slim and fair".[1] In Hebrew it means "laurel", "crown" or "princess."[4] 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
- 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)
References
- "Kailey - Baby Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity". www.thebump.com. Retrieved 2023-02-09.
- "Christian Baby Unisex Name Kailey Meanings, Religion, Origin Details". www.kidpaw.com. Retrieved 2023-02-09.
- "Christian Baby Unisex Name Kailey Meanings, Religion, Origin Details". www.kidpaw.com. Retrieved 2023-02-09.
- "Kailey - Baby Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity". www.thebump.com. Retrieved 2023-02-09.
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