Cailey is a distinctive choice, ranked #4838 in 2012. Your child is likely to be the only Cailey in their class.
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UK Rank 2012
#4838
About the Name Cailey
Cailey is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 363 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #2112 in 2004 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been recorded in UK data since 1998.
Cailey is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Cailey
Unlikely. With around 4 UK babies named Cailey per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Cailey in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Cailey is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 363 places over the last five years to #4838 in 2012. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.
Cailey is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
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UK babies named Cailey (2012)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
< 1
In a school of 600
↑ 363 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Cailey
Likely around 1 other Cailey in the class
UK Popularity (1998–2012)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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