Slender and fair
Derived from the Irish Gaelic elements 'caol' meaning slender and 'fionn' meaning fair, white, or pure. It is the name of an early Irish saint known for her piety and kindness. The name embodies a traditional Celtic aesthetic of grace and light.
Less common today
Caoilainn isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,079 in 2013.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
6th-century Irish saint associated with the Roscommon area
