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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:
   the spellings unique (: and i think its pretty.
   The worst thing about the name:
   People misspell it and sometimes call me things like Kayla and I hate that.
   If my name wasn`t Kayley....:
   I wouldn't be the same...
   Extra information:
   I love my name. I wouldn't change it for the world.
2. The best thing about the name Kayley:
   Its different
   The worst thing about the name:
   People spell it wrong
   If my name wasn`t Kayley....:
   I would like the name Callie
   Extra information:
   Personalities are different?
3. The best thing about the name Kayley:
   mines kayleigh!
   The worst thing about the name:
   everyone spells it wrong!
   If my name wasn`t Kayley....:
   i wouldnt be me
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4. The best thing about the name Kayley:
   I'm Irish, and I like the history behind it.
   The worst thing about the name:
   People either can't spell it or mispronounce it.
   If my name wasn`t Kayley....:
   I wouldn't change it :)
   Extra information:
   I've never met another Kayley
5. The best thing about the name Kayley:
   It wasn't very popular when I was born and it comes from my origin(:
   The worst thing about the name:
   I have three cousins with the same name and one of them is spelled the same way first name and has over half of my middle name):
   If my name wasn`t Kayley....:
   Scarlett(I really like that name...a lot)
   Extra information:
   I am really borned in second period(:
6. The best thing about the name Kayley:
   it's great only my way is CAILLIE which I can't find anywhere else.. It suits me tho
   The worst thing about the name:
   Everyone mispells my name, i don't know the real meaning of it because no one spells it like i do.
   If my name wasn`t Kayley....:
   hopefully something like elisabeth
   Extra information:
   Caillie is a swankified way to spell it.. not gonna lie
7. The best thing about the name Kayley:
   Its Awesomelyy Weird
   The worst thing about the name:
   NOTHING!
   If my name wasn`t Kayley....:
   It would be ummm i dunno!
   Extra information:
   Georgia is cool!
8. 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 :)
9. 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 (:
10. 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:
    
11. 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:
    
12. 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.
13. 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!
14. 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
15. 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
16. 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