Caleigh
Caleigh is a girl's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Slim and fair, or party/gathering.
Origin and history
Caleigh is a modern phonetic spelling variant of the name Kaylee or Callan, often associated with the Irish word céilidh, meaning a traditional gathering or celebration. It gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th and early 21st centuries alongside similar-sounding names like Caley and Kaylee. It remains a moderately used choice for girls in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
5,768 babies in the United States have been named Caleigh since 1880. It ranks #2250 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1687.
States where it is most popular
- TX (11.6 %)
- NY (8.4 %)
- CA (6.9 %)
- FL (6.1 %)
- PA (6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 150 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,248 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,408 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,548 |
| 2020-2029 | 414 |
Nicknames
Cale, Cali, Lee
Fun facts
- The sound aligns closely with the Irish word 'céilidh,' which refers to a social gathering with music and dancing.
- Caleigh developed as part of a trend incorporating the 'eigh' suffix to create unique variations of classic sounds.