Cayleen

Cayleen is a feminine name that emerged in the late 20th century as a modern variation of names like Kayleen, Kaylin, or Cailin. It blends elements of the popular Kay/Cay prefix with the "-leen" suffix (similar to Kathleen or Eileen). The name has Irish and Gaelic influences, with possible roots in "cailin" meaning "girl" in Irish. Cayleen exemplifies the trend of creating distinctive spellings of traditional names, giving it a contemporary feel while maintaining familiar sounds. While never reaching high popularity rankings, Cayleen gained some usage in the United States during the 1980s and 1990s. It carries a youthful, melodic quality that balances uniqueness with recognizability.

Pronounced kay-LEEN.

As of October 2026, Cayleen ranked #13290 in US births in 2015 SSA, peaked at #9096 in 2014.