Girl · 2055th of 35,406
Calleigh
Meaning, origin and U.S. popularity at a glance
2,240
Total Births
145
Years of Data
2009
Peak Popularity Year
335
Peak Births
Generational story
Where Calleigh stands across generations
Rankings for U.S. births from 2013 to 2024.
Based on the most recent three-year movement in the national data.
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Meaning, origin & U.S. popularity
Summary
Calleigh is an Irish name meaning 'bright-headed' or 'warrior'. It evolved from the traditional name 'Ceallach' and has become popular in modern times, particularly in the US. The name is often perceived as trendy and feminine, with variants like Kaleigh and Kaylee. It does not have biblical significance.
Etymology & cultural background Open the full meaning, origin, history, and variants
Etymology & Cultural Background
Pronunciation
/ˈkæl.i/
Origin
Irish
Etymology
Calleigh is derived from the Irish name 'Ceallach', which means 'bright-headed' or 'warrior'.
Meaning
bright-headed, warrior
Language Evolution
Ceallach, Calleigh
Historical Usage
Calleigh has gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in the United States, as a modern variant of traditional Irish names.
Variants & Derivatives
Kaleigh, Kaylee, Callie
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Calleigh is perceived as a trendy and feminine name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Calleigh Duquesne (fictional character from the TV show 'CSI: Miami')
Trend Analysis
Girl Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
3-Year Trend:
Stable
25-Year Trend:
Relatively Stable
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Key Insights
Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 335 peak births in 2009
Geographic Spread
Popular across 29 US states, with strongest presence in Tennessee
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 3 different American generations with varying popularity
Alternative spellings & similar sounds
Compare 48 names that share a similar pronunciation but use different spellings.
Calee
Caleigh
Cali
Calie
Caliee
Caliegh
Calii
Caly
Carlee
Carleigh
Carley
Carlie
Carliee
Carliegh
Carly
Carlye
Kahlee
Kahley
Kahlie
Kalee
Kali
Kalie
Kaliee
Kaliegh
Kalii
Kallee
Kalleigh
Kalley
Kalli
Kallie
Kally
Kaly
Karlee
Karleigh
Karley
Karlie
Karliee
Karlye
Khalee
Khaley
Khali
Khalie
Khalii
Khalli
Khallie
Kharley
Kharli
Kharlie
Historical Birth Statistics
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History
Full popularity table across American generations 3 generation and gender records
Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Recorded births |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 13143rd of 27321 | 55 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2055th of 35406 | 1,470 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2857th of 30306 | 715 |