Slender or pure
Caely is a modern American coinage, likely a phonetic blend of the Irish name Kayley, meaning slender, and the Greek-derived Catherine, meaning pure. It follows the popular trend of 'ae' spellings and 'ly' endings that emerged in the late 20th century.
About 7 girls were named Caely in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
