girl's name
Ceilidh
KAY-lee (Scottish Gaelic)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Popularity Top 1000 (Canada)
- Births on record 469
Scotland
#812
2024 births
Ceilidh is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2009 it was given to 8 babies in the United States. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in Canada.
- Peaked in Canada in 1993, when 21 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in Canada.
- First appears in birth records in 1991.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Ceilidh Over Time
Births per decade in Canada, 1990s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 141 |
| 2000s | 117 |
| 2010s | 34 |
How Popular Is Ceilidh?
In 2015, Ceilidh was given to 6 babies in Canada. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in Canada.
Where Ceilidh Is Used
Figures for Canada leave out any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Ceilidh
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Ceilidh Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Ceilidh over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Ceilidh
- Scottish Gaelic KAY-lee
Sibling Names for Ceilidh
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Ceilidh — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Ceilidh
How popular is the name Ceilidh?
In 2015, Ceilidh was given to 6 babies in Canada. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in Canada.
Is Ceilidh a girl's or a boy's name?
Ceilidh is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Ceilidh?
Ceilidh has 2 syllables.
When was Ceilidh most popular?
Ceilidh peaked in 1993, when 21 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.
Is Ceilidh a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Ceilidh currently ranks #812 in Canada. It has largely dropped out of use. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.