Cayla Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Cayla Name at a Glance

Name	Cayla
Meaning	Slender. Variant of Caley or Cailley: (French) 'from the forest.
Origin	Gaelic
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Cayla Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Cayla means “Slender. Variant of Caley or Cailley: (French) 'from the forest”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Cayla Name Origin

Our database records Cayla under Gaelic origin. Browse more Gaelic baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Cayla a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Cayla is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Cayla

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