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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Caleah — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Calea|Caleb
CelticGirl↓ Fading

Caleah

KAY-lee-uh · 3 syllables

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Girl
#5814
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#5814
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 12
Peak rank
#3747 in 2021
5yr change
-1045 ranks
Birth frequency
5.8 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #5814 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Celtic girl names
Caleah

Popularity score: 12  ·  SSA Rank: #5814

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
40
Higher than 40% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-1045 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
12 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
CelticGirlModern3-syllableRareContemporary SpellingNature-InspiredSoft SoundRising Trend
Character
creative spiritgraceful strengthindependent heartartistic visioncompassionate nature
STRONG
High confidence

Caleah is a Celtic girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #5814 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -1045 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#5814 · very rare
Caleah at a Glance
Meaning:Possibly derived from Gaelic elements meaning 'fair' or 'bright', with modern usage as a variant spelling of Kayla or creative form of Cale
Language root:Scottish Gaelic · Old Irish
Peak rank:#3747 in 2021
5yr change:-1045 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
KaylaKaleighKylieLaylaKaley
Similar Style
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Caleah · Overview
Summary

Caleah is a Celtic girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #5814 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Modern · Nature character
Caleah carries a soft, warm, playful quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 1045 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
caleah.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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