Caledonia
Pronunciation: [ k-al-uhd-OHN-ee-uh ]
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Caledonia first appeared in US Social Security records in 2001.
Over 92 babies have been named Caledonia in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Caledonia is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #70,634 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #70,634
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Caledonia
Caledonia is a girl name .
Caledonia is currently ranked #70,634 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Caledonia include Cal, Cale, Caley, Caleie, Caled, Caledy, Caledie, Nia, Niay, Niaie, Onia, and Cay. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Caledonia include Caleigh . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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