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Meaning and origin
Kayley is a Irish girl name. The meaning of the name is `Caollaidhe's Heir`.


Where is it used?
The name Kayley is mainly used in English and in Irish.

How do they say it elsewhere?
Keeley (In English and in Irish)
Kayleah (In English (Modern))
Keighley (In English (Modern))
Kayleigh (In English (Modern))
Kayly (In English (Modern))
Kaleigh (In English (Modern))
Keely (In English (Modern))
Cayley (In English (Modern))
Kaelea (In English (Modern))
Kailee (In English (Modern))
Kaelee (In English (Modern))
Keeleigh (In English (Modern))
Kaylee (In English)
Caleigh (In English)
Caileigh (In English)
Caelie (In English)
Kailey (In English)
Kaley (In English)
Kaylie (In English)


In combination with other names:
In English: Kaylyn (F)


See also
In English (Modern): Kailyn
In English (Modern): Kalyn
In English (Modern): Kaylin
In English (Modern): Kaylynn
In English: Kayleen (F)


Extra information:
Alternative meanings (Old English) Caollaidhe's Heir

What Kayley`s say about their name

1. The best thing about the name Kayley:
   When people say thinks its unusual.
   The worst thing about the name:
   when people ask me if my mum & dad are Marillion fan: answer no... i was born 1 month and 1 day before the song came out, i feel sorry for my mum she thought she was being original before the Marillion 'Kayleigh' baby boom of 85 :) & Whem people can't say my name and take to calling me keeley... kylie... or hayley x
   If my name wasn`t Kayley....:
   sophie (That was my mums seconed choice but my grandad wasnt keen on it)
   Extra information:
   Its Kayley... its simple :)
2. The best thing about the name Kayley:
   It's Unique As Not Many People Spell It 'Kayley', You Can't Get Mixed Up With A Boys Name & It's Girly.
   The worst thing about the name:
   When I Tell Someone My Name, Alot They Think I Say Hayley!, Can Never Find Anything With Names On (Hair Brushes, Stickers) With The Name On, Spelt 'Kayley'.
   If my name wasn`t Kayley....:
   If I Wasn't Kayley I Would Wanna Be Called Enya.
   Extra information:
   Love My Name (:
3. The best thing about the name Kayley:
   it is kind of differnt
   The worst thing about the name:
   everone spells it kaylee
   If my name wasn`t Kayley....:
   pagie
   Extra information:
   
4. The best thing about the name Kayley:
   i actually spell my daughters name cailee
   The worst thing about the name:
   ppl mispell it
   If my name wasn`t Kayley....:
   it would have been coral
   Extra information:
   
5. The best thing about the name Kayley:
   It's girly, you can't get it mixed up with a boy's name, it's also unique.
   The worst thing about the name:
   Teachers tend to pronounce it cali or kayla a lot.
   If my name wasn`t Kayley....:
   Nothing comes to mind, I'm just fine with my name. (:
   Extra information:
   I actually spell my name Cailee, but it is pronounced the same.
6. The best thing about the name Kayley:
   It is very rare so people will never mistake you for another person, and its an awesome name!
   The worst thing about the name:
   people always misspell it, and sometimes they call me kayla or hayley, which i HATE!
   If my name wasn`t Kayley....:
   i have no idea what it would be!
   Extra information:
   This is a totally awesome name and i LOVE IT!
7. The best thing about the name Kayley:
   a nice girly name
   The worst thing about the name:
   so many ways of spelling it and people mis-hear me and call me kelly or keely or carly!!
   If my name wasn`t Kayley....:
   i would suit michelle =)
   Extra information:
   i love it
8. The best thing about the name Kayley:
   its cute~!!!!
   The worst thing about the name:
   sometimes its weird to be the only kayley
   If my name wasn`t Kayley....:
   id deff. want hugh heffner as name
   Extra information:
   pick me
9. The best thing about the name Kayley:
   It fits me. It's also simple to say. It can have cute nicknames, like Kay Kay.
   The worst thing about the name:
   Many people misspell it, like Kayleigh, or Kaylee. I've also had many people mispronounce it as Kayla for some reason, which I hate.
   If my name wasn`t Kayley....:
   I don't think any other name would fit me.
   Extra information:
   If you think your child will be outgoing and intelligent, then this might be the name for her. It's also a great name to show off your Irish heritage!

More `Kayley` links
Kayley as abbreviation
Actors named Kayley
Kayley in the encyclopedia