Calleigh
Calleigh is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Beautiful, most beautiful, or bright-headed.
Origin and history
Calleigh is a modern Anglicized variant of the Irish name Ceallach or a stylized spelling of Callie, which derives from Callista or Caroline. It gained popularity in the United States during the early 2000s, partly influenced by television characters. It remains a relatively rare but recognizable feminine name in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
2,258 babies in the United States have been named Calleigh since 1880. It ranks #3703 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1935.
States where it is most popular
- TX (15.2 %)
- OH (8.8 %)
- PA (7.6 %)
- CA (7.4 %)
- FL (6.6 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 96 |
| 2000-2010 | 996 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,000 |
| 2020-2029 | 166 |
Nicknames
Cal, Callie
Fun facts
- The name received a notable boost in visibility from the character Calleigh Duquesne on the hit television series CSI: Miami.
- Calleigh is a modern phonetic spelling variation of Callie, incorporating the popular -eigh suffix trend.