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Calleigh

Quick answerThe name 'Calleigh' is a modern American variant of the Irish name 'Caleigh' or 'Caylee', meaning "slender" or "fair," derived from the Gaelic word *caol* (slender).

English (Modern) · Girl · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#6,368
TrendFalling ↓
Peak year2009
Syllables2
OriginEnglish (Modern)
LanguageEnglish (Modern)
CultureEnglish (Modern)
Letters8
Numerology3 Chaldean 6
Global rank#430

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Calleigh

The name 'Calleigh' is a modern American variant of the Irish name 'Caleigh' or 'Caylee', meaning "slender" or "fair," derived from the Gaelic word *caol* (slender).

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Etymology

The name 'Calleigh' is a modern American variant of the Irish name 'Caleigh' or 'Caylee', meaning "slender" or "fair," derived from the Gaelic word *caol* (slender). It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly the United States, with no notable historical or religious significance, as it emerged as a creative spelling in the late 20th century.

Calleigh currently ranks #6,368 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2009.

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