Cailyn
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Origin and meaning
Name: Cailyn (ca-i-lyn)
Gender: Female
Popularity in 2024: #893
Origin: American
Meaning: Pure
Origin: Greek
Meaning: girl; pure
Origin: Gaelic
Meaning: Pure
Origin: Irish
Meaning: Descendant of Caollaidhe
Gender: Female
Origin and Meaning: Irish origin, meaning "girl, maiden"
Etymology: Cailyn is a variant of the Irish name Katelyn.
Derived: Katelyn, Caitlyn, Katelynn, Kaitlyn, Kaitlynn, Caitlin
History of name: Cailyn has been a popular given name in Ireland and other English-speaking countries in recent decades.
Style of the name: Cailyn is a modern and stylish name that has a soft, feminine sound.
Symbolism of the name: Cailyn symbolizes purity, innocence, and grace.
Pronunciation
Say: 🔊
IPA: /kˈe͡ɪlɪn/
Syllables: ca-i-lyn
Cailyn's luck prospects
| Destiny | Excellent | ★★★★★ | 
| Friendship | Good | ★★★★ | 
| Love | Average | ★★★ | 
| Family | Excellent | ★★★★★ | 
| Money | Excellent | ★★★★★ | 
| Health | Good | ★★★★ | 
Personality traits of name Cailyn
- Vindictive
- Perfectionist
- Intelligent
- Unpredictable
- Considerate
- Selfish
- Quarrelsome
Common Nicknames
Common Nicknames for Cailyn include:
- Cai
- Lyn
- Katie
- Lynn
- Lulu
- Kai
- Kay
- Kate
- Lily
- Lil
Name popularity
In the United States, Cailyn has been a moderately popular given name for baby girls in recent years.
Name Variations
Variations of name Cailyn in English:
Katelyn, Caitlyn, Katelynn, Kaitlyn, Kaitlynn, Caitlin.
Similar Names
- Katelyn
- Caitlyn
- Kaitlyn
- Katie
- Kaylynn
- Kaylee
- Kailey
- Kali
- Kelly
- Kelsey
Anagrams
An anagram is a word formed by rearranging the letters of another word.
- Caylin
- Ailcyn
- Laciny
Rhyming Names
- Ailin
- Ailyn
- Bailin
- Cailen
- Cailin
- Kailin
- Nailin
- Pailin
- Tailin
- Yailin
Diminutives Names
A diminutive is a name that sounds similar to Cailyn but is shorter.
- Cai
- Lyn
- Katie
- Lynn
- Lulu
- Kai
- Kay
- Kate
- Lily
- Lil
Sibling Names
Sisters: Ava, Olivia, Mia, Isabella, Sophia, Emma, Harper, Charlotte, Amelia, Ellie.
Brothers: Liam, Owen, Jackson, Ethan, Aiden, Caden, Nolan, Lucas, Grayson, Logan.
Astrology of name Cailyn
Zodiac sign:  Aquarius
Element:  Earth
Ruling planet:  Uranus
Lucky metal:  Aluminum
| Lucky gemstones: | 
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| Lucky colors: | Red Cyan Silver | 
Totem pet:  Lizard
Totem animal:  Wasp
Totem plant:  Snowdrop
Totem tree:  Cottonwood
Lucky weekday:  Sunday
Favorable month:  March
Lucky numbers:  3, 4, 44
Lucky days of the month:  9, 10, 14
Unlucky number:  12
Hobbies:  go kart racing, felt arts, learn to write lyrics / music
Careers:  Communications, Extractive Industry, Sports
Health issues:  Joint Pains and Muscle Tears due to Exertion
Letters count:  6
Numerology of name Cailyn
Name popularity
Female
Raw data
| Year | Rank | Births | 
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 790 | 27 | 
| 1989 | 809 | 25 | 
| 1990 | 821 | 44 | 
| 1991 | 825 | 23 | 
| 1992 | 818 | 41 | 
| 1993 | 815 | 53 | 
| 1994 | 776 | 77 | 
| 1995 | 773 | 88 | 
| 1996 | 772 | 94 | 
| 1997 | 732 | 129 | 
| 1998 | 718 | 157 | 
| 1999 | 743 | 151 | 
| 2000 | 747 | 163 | 
| 2001 | 773 | 127 | 
| 2002 | 723 | 172 | 
| 2003 | 729 | 186 | 
| 2004 | 742 | 206 | 
| 2005 | 744 | 209 | 
| 2006 | 674 | 306 | 
| 2007 | 710 | 276 | 
| 2008 | 597 | 399 | 
| 2009 | 590 | 401 | 
| 2010 | 627 | 322 | 
| 2011 | 635 | 301 | 
| 2012 | 683 | 256 | 
| 2013 | 713 | 219 | 
| 2014 | 797 | 178 | 
| 2015 | 777 | 177 | 
| 2016 | 852 | 114 | 
| 2017 | 863 | 87 | 
| 2018 | 891 | 66 | 
| 2019 | 881 | 70 | 
| 2020 | 879 | 69 | 
| 2021 | 893 | 55 | 
Name Cailyn in sign language
Cailyn's name color
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